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VIN Decoding

Use this system to decode a Tesla VIN:

Digit Description Encoded Value Decoded Value
1-3 World Manufacturing Identifier (WMI) 5YJ
LRW
Fremont
Giga Shanghai
4 Line/Series 3 Model 3
5 Body Type E Sedan 4 DR/LHD
6 Restraint Systems 1
7
Type 2 Manual Seatbelts (FR, SR*3) with Front Airbags, Side Inflatable Restraints, Knee Airbags (FR)
Type 2 Manual Seatbelts (FR, SR*3) with Font Airbags, Side Inflatable Restraints
7 Fuel Type E
F
Li-Ion Battery
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery
8 Motor/Drive Unit A
B
J
K
R
S
Single Motor Standard
Dual Motor Standard
Single Motor Standard
Dual Motor Standard
Single Motor Standard
Single Motor Standard
9 Check Digit * The 9th digit is a check digit  . A check digit is the result of a mathematical formula based on all other digits in the VIN. It is designed to lower the likelihood of errors and fraud.
10 Model Year R 2024
11 Plant of Manufacture C
F
Tesla China (Giga Shanghai)
Tesla Fremont
12 - 17 Sequence Number 000001 - 999999 Tesla uses sequential numbers in digits 12-17 to directly to 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 999999 cars of a given model. Should this number be exceeded, the Production Sequence numbering shall start again at 000001.
NOTE: Digit 10, production year, will be different for vehicles with the same sequence number.