VIN Decoding
Use this system to decode a Tesla VIN:
| Digit | Description | Encoded Value | Decoded Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | World Manufacturing Identifier (WMI) | 5YJ | Tesla Fremont |
| 4 | Make/Line | S | Tesla Model S |
| 5 | Body type | A B |
Hatchback 5 DR/LHD Hatchback 5 DR/RHD |
| 6 | Restraint systems | 1 7 |
Type 2 Manual seat belts (FR, SR*3) with front Airbags, PODS, side Inflatable restraints, Knee Airbags Type 2 Manual seatbelts (FR, SR*3) with front Airbags, side Inflatable restraints |
| 7 | Fuel type | E | Electric |
| 8 | Motor/drive unit | 5 6 |
Dual Motor Triple Motor |
| 9 | Check digit | * | The 9th digit is a check digit . A check digit is the result of a mathematical calculation based on all other digits in the VIN. It is designed to lower the likelihood of errors and fraud. Possible values are 1 - 9 or X. |
| 10 | Model Year | M N |
2021 2022 |
| 11 | Plant of Manufacture | F | Tesla Fremont, CA (USA) |
| 12 - 17 | Sequence Number | 000001 - 999999 | Tesla uses sequential numbers in digits 12-17 to directly represent the production sequence of the vehicle, starting with 000001. The Production Sequence numbering does not start at 000001 with each new model year. This numbering system allows for up to 999, 999 vehicles of a given model. Should this number be exceeded, the Production Sequence numbering shall start again at 000001. Note: digit 10 (Model Year) will be different for vehicles with the same Sequence Number. |