What does a Tesla VIN tell you?

A 17-character VIN encodes the manufacturer, model line, body type, drive unit, a check digit, the model year, the assembly plant, and a unique production serial number.

Where is the VIN on a Tesla?

It is visible through the base of the windshield on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and inside the Tesla app under the car's details.

What is the check digit?

The 9th character is a calculated check digit that validates the rest of the VIN. If it does not match, the VIN was likely mistyped.

Decode any 17-character VIN

Tesla VIN decoder

Paste a Tesla VIN to decode the model, year, body, and assembly plant, and to check whether the VIN's check digit is valid. Model details come from the official NHTSA vPIC database.

Where to find your VIN

• Through the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
• On the sticker in the driver's-side door jamb.
• In the Tesla app, under the car's details.
• On your registration, title, and insurance documents.

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