Tesla VIN Decoder — Decode Any Tesla VIN Number
Decode any Tesla VIN free. Enter the 17-character VIN from a Model 3, Model Y, Model S or Model X and the decoder reads the World Manufacturer Identifier, model year, plant and the body/restraint detail, then validates the check digit — instant and free.
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Common Tesla WMI prefixes (VIN positions 1–3)
| WMI prefix | What it identifies |
|---|---|
| 5YJ | Tesla built in Fremont, California |
| 7SA | Tesla built in Austin, Texas |
| LRW | Tesla built in Shanghai, China |
| XP7 | Tesla built in Berlin, Germany |
How a Tesla VIN decodes
Tesla's plant is the clearest signal in the VIN: 5YJ for Fremont, 7SA for Austin, LRW for Shanghai and XP7 for Berlin. Positions 4–8 encode the model line, body type, restraint system and (in Tesla's scheme) drive configuration; position 7 commonly differentiates the motor/drive layout. Position 9 is the check digit, position 10 the model year and position 11 the plant code.
Because Tesla iterates hardware continuously, the VIN identifies the model, year and plant rather than every running change. Battery pack and Autopilot/hardware revisions are tracked by Tesla's own systems against the VIN, not fully encoded in it.
Decode, then check the history
A decode confirms the model, plant and year. For accident, title-brand and prior-use history on a used Tesla — including salvage and rebuilt records — run the VIN through a full history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tesla VIN starting with 7SA mean?
7SA identifies a Tesla built at the Austin, Texas Gigafactory. 5YJ is Fremont, California; LRW is Shanghai, China; and XP7 is Berlin, Germany.
Does a Tesla VIN show the battery size or Autopilot hardware?
Not fully. The VIN encodes the model, body, year and plant. Battery pack capacity and Autopilot/FSD hardware revisions are tracked in Tesla's systems by VIN rather than spelled out in the VIN characters.
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A decode shows the factory specs. A history report adds accidents, title brands, odometer fraud, theft records and open recalls — sourced from NMVTIS and every state DMV.
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