VIN Decoder
Background
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is used worldwide by vehicle makers to uniquely identify a vehicle. The first 3 characters are assigned to each manufacturer. The rest of the characters are assigned by the manufacturer, and often change over different models and years. We've built a decoder based on Tesla's various submitted VIN references for the Model S and Roadsters, along with our analysis of current VINs (including changes not officially published by Tesla yet).
Decoder
Select an example VIN, paste a VIN in the box, and/or change specific values in the decoder. Decoder results may change based on other values, especially for the make and year. Position 9 is s check digit and can be ignored.
| Example VINs (or enter your own VIN) | |||||
| 1-3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 - 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 |
Results
| Position | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Manufacturer | 5YJ = Tesla Motors, Inc. |
| 4 | Make | S = Model S |
| 5 | Body Type | A = Hatchback/5-DR LHD |
| 6 | Restraint System | 1 = Manual Type 2 Seat Belts (FR, SR*3) With Front Airbags, Side Inflatable Restraints |
| 7 | Charger Type | S = Lithium Ion Battery - Standard Capacity (40/60/70) |
| 8 | Battery Type | 2 = Dual Motor - Three Phase A/C Induction (Standard or Performance prior to 1-Aug-2015; Standard only starting 1-Aug-2015) |
| 9 | Check Character | 0 |
| 10 | Model Year | F = 2015 |
| 11 | Location of Manufacture | F = Fremont, CA |
| 12 | Serial Number Digit, 100,000s | 0 |
| 13-17 | Serial Number Digits | 12345 |
Notes
Descriptions will change based on make and year. Unknown values typically occur due to an invalid values for the make and year, but could also be a new value not yet published by Tesla. Please let us know if you see a valid VIN that has any unknown values at contact us. Include the VIN (the last five digits are not necessary).
Reference
These are the links to the latest public details. Tesla makes changes during the year that is not always reflected in these charts (i.e. the 90 kW battery size is not in the 2015 listing). Here are the links to each submission: