Free Tesla VIN Decoder & Lookup

What is a VIN Number?

How to Find It

Finding your Tesla's VIN is straightforward. Here's where to look:

• Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y: Check the front of the dashboard on the driver's side. View it from outside the vehicle through the windshield. Additionally, inspect the driver's side door pillar—open the door to find the VIN near the latch area.
• Roadster: The VIN can be found on the front of the dashboard on the driver's side, visible through the windshield. Also, look at the driver's side door pillar near the latch when the door is open.
• Cybertruck: Locate the VIN on the driver's side dashboard, visible from the outside through the windshield. It can also be found on the driver's side door pillar near the latch.
• Semi: The VIN is typically located on the driver's side of the dashboard, viewable from outside the vehicle. Check the driver's side door pillar near the latch as well.

If you're unable to locate the VIN on your Tesla, it can also be found on:

• Your vehicle's title documents.
• Liability insurance documents.

How to Check a Specific Number

Enter your Tesla's 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the field above to look up and receive an instant report on its manufacturer, brand, make and model, body style, engine size, assembly plant, and model year. The information is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from the data submitted by the manufacturers to NHTSA. The VIN Decoder lookup is intended for use with Tesla electric vehicles manufactured since the company was founded. Whether you own a Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster, or Semi, this tool is the best way to get a detailed build sheet or chart specific to your vehicle.

Model Year Character Codes

The table below shows the model year character codes used in Tesla VINs. These codes help you determine the exact year of manufacture for your vehicle.

• Example: A Tesla Model S with a VIN of 5YJSA1DP7DFP12345 has a model year character of "D," indicating it was manufactured in 2013.
• Example: A Tesla Model 3 with a VIN of 5YJ3E1EA7JF123456 has a model year character of "J," indicating it was manufactured in 2018.

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

This table details the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes used for Tesla vehicles. These codes provide insights into the manufacturing location of your Tesla, revealing the country of origin.

Brand-Specific WMIs:

• 5YJ = United States
• LRW = China

Historical Context:

Tesla, known for its innovation in electric vehicles, primarily manufactures its cars in the United States, with significant production at its Fremont, California, factory. In recent years, Tesla has expanded its production to China with the Gigafactory in Shanghai to cater to the growing Asian market.

Production Volume:

Most of Tesla's production is concentrated in the United States, but the addition of the Shanghai Gigafactory has significantly boosted Tesla's global production capacity, making it a major player in the electric vehicle market.

Trivia:

• The Tesla Model S, Tesla's flagship sedan, is produced at the Fremont factory in California.
• The Tesla Model 3, aimed at mass-market consumers, is manufactured in both Fremont, California, and Shanghai, China.

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