Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

VIN Locations

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

  • The bottom corner of the windshield at the driver side

  • The label on the driver door jamb

  • The RH upper B-pillar; can be seen when the upper B-pillar trim is removed (only applicable to Fremont built vehicles in certain regions such as China and Europe)

  • Cars manufactured in Gigafactory Shanghai before September 2020: The VIN is located on a label that is stamped onto the floor and can be seen by moving the front passenger seat forward and lifting the carpet.

  • Cars manufactured in Gigafactory Shanghai starting September 2020: The VIN is stamped onto the floor and can be seen by moving the front passenger seat rearward and lifting the carpet.

  • 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

LRW

Fremont/Austin

Shanghai

4

Line/Series

3

Model 3

5

Body type

E

F

Sedan 4 DR / LHD

Sedan 4 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

F

Electric (Fremont-built vehicles), Ternary System Li-ion battery (Giga Shanghai-built vehicles)

Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery (Giga Shanghai-built vehicles only)

8

Motor/drive unit

A

B

C

R

S

Single Motor Standard (3DU 800A)

Dual Motor Standard

Dual Motor Performance

Single Motor Standard (3DU 600A)

Single Motor Standard (DUB 600A)

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. All vehicles produced in North America are required to have a check digit as the 9th digit of the VIN. Possible values are alphanumeric.

10

Model Year Calendar Year for Giga Shanghai-built vehicles

H

J

K

L

M

N

P

R

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

11

Plant of manufacture

A

C

F

Tesla Austin, TX (USA)

Tesla China (Giga Shanghai)

Tesla Fremont, CA (USA)

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.