Tesla VIN Decoder

VIN Digits 1-3: World Manufacturing Identifier

Note that manufacturing plant is set with digit 11.

5YJ = Fremont, California (now designated for Model S & Model 3 from 2022+)
7SA = Fremont, California (now designated for Model X & Model Y from 2022+)
LRW = China
XP7 = Germany
SFZ = UK (Roadster 1)

VIN Digit 4: Make/Line/Series

S = Tesla Model S
X = Tesla Model X
3 = Tesla Model 3
Y = Tesla Model Y
R = Tesla Roadster

VIN Digit 5: Body Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

A = 5 Door LHD car (typically Model S)
B = 5 Door RHD car (typically Model S)
C = 5 Door LHD Large MPV (typically Model X)
D = 5 Door RHD Large MPV (typically Model X)
E = 4 Door LHD Sedan (typically Model 3 or Roadster Convertible)
F = 4 Door RHD Sedan (typically Model 3)
G = 5 Door LHD Small MPV (typically Model Y)
H = 5 Door RHD Small MPV (typically Model Y)

VIN Digit 6: Restraint System

1 = 2 Front, 3 Rear Seat Belts, Front Airbags, PODS, Side Inflatable Restraints, Knee Airbags (Front)
2 = TBA, pre 2014 cars
3 = 2 Front, 2 Rear Seat Belts, Front Airbags, Side Inflatable Restraints, Knee Airbags (Front)
4 = 2 Front, 3 Rear Seat Belts, Front Airbags, Side Inflatable Restraints, Knee Airbags (Front)
5 = 2 Front, 2 Rear Seat Belts, Front Airbags, Side Inflatable Restraints
6 = 2 Front, 3 Rear Seat Belts, Front Airbags, Side Inflatable Restraints
7 = 2 Front, 3 Rear Seat Belts, Front Airbags, Side Inflatable Restraints & Active Hood
8 = 2 Front, 2 Rear Seat Belts, Front Airbags, Side Inflatable Restraints & Active Hood
A = 2 Front, 3 Rear, 2 3rd Row Seat Belts, Front Airbags, PODS, Side Inflatable Restraints, Knee Airbags (Front)
B = 2 Front, 2 Rear, 2 3rd Row Seat Belts, Front Airbags, PODS, Side Inflatable Restraints
C = 2 Front, 2 Rear, 2 3rd Row Seat Belts, Front Airbags, PODS, Side Inflatable Restraints
D = 2 Front, 3 Rear Seat Belts, Front Airbags, PODS, Side Inflatable Restraints, knee airbags

VIN Digit 7: Charger Type, Battery Type, Fuel Type

Charger Type (2012-2013) / Battery Type (2014-2015) / Fuel Type (2015+):
A = 10kw Charger
B = 20kw Charger​
C = 10kw Charger, with DC Fast Charge
D = 20kw Charger, with DC Fast Charge​
E = typically Extended Capacity Lithium Ion Battery (aka NMC or NCA) (90 kWh, P90D Ludicrous​)
F = typically Lithium Ion Battery (aka LFP)
H = High Capacity Lithium Ion Battery (aka LFP) (85 kWh)​
S = Standard Capacity Lithium Ion Battery (aka NMC or NCA) (60 kWh until retired and replaced with 70 kWh battery in mid 2015)​
V = Very High Capacity Lithium Ion Battery (aka NMC or NCA) (90 kWh)​

For all models, effective 1 August 2015:​
E = Electric​

VIN Digit 8: Motor/Drive Unit

Motor/Drive Unit (2012+) & Battery Type (2012-2013):
C = Base A/C Motor, Tier 2 Battery (31-40kWh)​
G = Base A/C Motor, Tier 4 Battery (51-60 kWh)
N = Base A/C Motor, Tier 7 Battery (81-90 kWh)​
P = Performance A/C Motor, Tier 7 Battery (81-90 kWh)​

1 = Single Motor – Standard
2 = Dual Motor – Standard​ (twin motors)
3 = Single Performance Motor
4 = Dual Motor – Performance (twin performance motor)​
5 = P2 Dual Motor – Long Range (2021+ refresh) (designated for Model S or Model X)​
6 = P2 Tri Motor – Plaid​ (Model S or Model X)

A = Single Motor – Standard / Performance (designated for Model 3)
B = Dual Motor – Standard (designated for Model 3)
C = Dual Motor – Performance (designated for Model 3)
D = Single Motor – Standard / Performance – standard winding (designated for Model Y)
E = Dual Motor – Standard – standard winding (designated for Model Y)
F = Dual Motor – Performance – standard winding (designated for Model Y)

J = Single Motor – hairpin winding
K = Dual Motor – hairpin winding
L = Performance Motor – hairpin winding

R = RWD V1 Motor

VIN Digit 9: Check Digit

This is a variable checksum digit, to be assigned by manufacturer pursuant to 49 CFR § 565.15(c).

VIN Digit 10: Model Year

C = 2012
D = 2013
E = 2014
F = 2015
G = 2016​
H = 2017​
J = 2018
K = 2019
L = 2020
M = 2021
N = 2022
P = 2023

The 10th digit in the Tesla VIN indicates a letter for the year of manufacture. Until 2019 this reflect the year in which the vehicle was actually built. This changed, however, at the end of 2019 when shifted to reflect the year for which production typically started. For example, a Tesla VIN with the letter L (2020) may have been made as early as November 2019.

VIN Digit 11: Plant of Manufacture

1 = Menlo Park, California
3 = Hethel, UK
A = Austin, Texas
B = Berlin, Germany
C = Shanghi, China
F = Fremont, California
P = Palo Alto, California

VIN Digits 12-17: Unique serial number

Digit 12 is the start of the sequence number, sometimes with assigned meaning as indicated below:

P = Performance
S = Signature
F = Founders

Early model Tesla VINs beginning digit 12 with B are tagged Beta. A rare Tesla VIN with the 12th digit beginning with A would reference Alpha production for the unit.

VIN digits 13 to digit 17 are general production sequence numbers assigned during manufacture and include: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0

The Tesla VIN decoder information presented on this page has been adapted from the United States Department of Transportation NHTSA Product Information Catalog and Vehicle Listing (vPIC) system, as well as from a variety of Tesla resources and crowdsourced information across the web. The information provided on this page is intended to serve as basic Tesla Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoding, as well as source data from the Manufacturer Information Database (MID), Manufacturer Equipment Plant Identification, and associated data. This information is an aggregate of the publicly available data and is to be used for general informational purposes only. If you notice any errors in our data and Tesla VIN decoding presentation, please contact us with your suggested changes with an included source for the information provided.

Tesla VIN Decoder for Battery Size

Can you use our Tesla VIN decoder to get battery size? Yes, you can! But it won’t give you the specific sub-model data (for example, Model S Performance, or Model Y Long Range). This is because Tesla only has this data in their VIN database—you can’t get it from the VIN sequence alone (unless you’re Tesla, of course).

However, you can use the VIN decoder to determine the year and broad model type (2016 Model S, etc.) and then you can narrow down the battery options by looking at photos, badging, or other aspects of the vehicle (including the software screen, if you have access to that).

Tesla Model 3 VIN Decoder – Standard Range, Mid Range, Long Range & Performance

Our Tesla Model 3 VIN decoder will give results for all trim levels of Model 3 (Standard Range, SR+, Mid Range, Long Range AWD/RWD, and also Performance). It will show the year and other various specs that you may find helpful when you’re looking to decode a Tesla Model 3 VIN.

Tesla Model S VIN Decoder – 60, 70, 70D, 75, 75D, 85, 85D, 90, 90D, 100, 100D, P85D, P90D, P100D, Long Range, Performance, Plaid & More

Finding a good Tesla Model S VIN decoder that you can use for deciphering and decoding a Tesla Model S VIN isn’t always easy.

But, with Find My Electric’s Tesla VIN decoder, you can plug in any Model S VIN and get basic vehicle info about the year, model, and other specs such as standard equipment.

Tesla Model X VIN Decoder – 60D, 75D, 90D, 100D, P90D, P100D, Long Range, Performance, Plaid & Other Trims

Model X has been around since 2016 (almost 7 years now), and there are tons of VINs out there. If you’re looking to decode a Tesla Model X VIN, you can simply input your VIN in the box at the top of this page, and click “Apply” in order to decode your VIN instantly. And the best part? It’s totally free!

Tesla Model Y VIN Decoder – Standard Range, Long Range, Performance

Being one of the most popular Teslas out there, there are a lot of Model Y VINs that Tesla has created. Some people say that the Tesla Model Y may eventually eclipse the Ford F-150 as the world’s best selling vehicle!

Our Tesla VIN decoder was built to decode and display information on any Model Y VIN, just go ahead and punch in your info above and decode your Tesla VIN in seconds!

Tesla Roadster VIN Decoder – 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 Sport, 3.0 R80

The original Tesla Roadster is one of the most iconic Teslas ever built—but what about decoding a Tesla Roadster VIN? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!

Just plug your Roadster VIN into the decoder above, and you’ll be able to see a variety of information about your Tesla’s configuration.

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