Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

VIN Locations

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is visible in the following locations:

  • The bottom driver side corner of the windshield.

  • The label on the driver's side door jamb.

  • On the touchscreen after touching Controls > Software.

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Note
When corresponding with Tesla, always include the VIN (and the drive unit serial number, if necessary).
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Note
If replacing any component on which a VIN is located, local regulations might require that the VIN be inscribed on the replacement component. Consult local authorities for VIN scribing requirements and, if required, the procedure for having the VIN inscribed on the new component.

VIN Decoding

Use this system to decode a Tesla VIN:

Digit

Description

Encoded Value

Decoded Value

1-3

World Manufacturing Identifier (WMI)

5YJ

7SA

Fremont

Austin

4

Make/Line

C

Cybertruck

5

Body type

E

Class 2H / Pickup / LHD

6

Restraint systems

 H

Type 2 manual seatbelts (FR, SR*3) with front airbags, PODS, side inflatable restraints, knee airbags

7

Fuel type

E

Electric

8

Motor/drive unit

D

E

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

P

R

S

T

2023

2024

2025

2026

11

Plant of Manufacture

F

A

Tesla Fremont, CA (USA)

Tesla Austin, TX (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.