Question 1

What is a Tesla VIN?

Accepted Answer

A Tesla VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-character code that uniquely identifies a Tesla vehicle. It contains information about the car's manufacturer, model, features, production plant, and more.

Question 2

Where can I find my Tesla VIN?

Accepted Answer

You can find your Tesla VIN on your vehicle registration, insurance card, inside the driver's door jamb, through your Tesla account, or on the driver's side dashboard viewed through the windshield.

Question 3

What information can I learn from my Tesla VIN?

Accepted Answer

From your Tesla VIN, you can learn the vehicle's model, body type, restraint system, battery type, motor configuration, model year, manufacturing plant, and serial number.

Question 4

Is Tesla VIN Check affiliated with Tesla, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

No, Tesla VIN Check is an independent organization and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tesla, Inc.

Question 5

How do I decode my Tesla Cybertruck VIN?

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Simply enter your 17-character Cybertruck VIN into our decoder tool. Cybertruck VINs typically start with '7' and have a 'C' in the fourth position to denote the Cybertruck model.

Question 6

Can I check a used Tesla's history with the VIN?

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While our tool provides manufacturing details from the VIN, for a complete vehicle history including accidents, title information, and service records, you may need to use specialized vehicle history report services.

Question 7

What does the 4th digit in a Tesla VIN mean?

Accepted Answer

The 4th digit in a Tesla VIN indicates the model type. For example, 'S' represents Model S, '3' represents Model 3, 'X' represents Model X, 'Y' represents Model Y, and 'C' represents Cybertruck.

Question 8

How can I tell which Tesla factory made my car from the VIN?

Accepted Answer

The 11th position in your Tesla VIN indicates the manufacturing plant. For example, 'F' represents the Fremont factory in California, while 'C' typically indicates the Shanghai Gigafactory in China, 'B' for the Berlin Gigafactory, and 'A' for the Austin, Texas Gigafactory.

Question 9

How accurate is the Tesla VIN Check decoder?

Accepted Answer

Our Tesla VIN decoder is regularly updated to ensure high accuracy. It can identify all current Tesla models including Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck, along with their variants and features. If you find any discrepancies, you can use our error reporting feature to help us improve.

Question 10

Can I decode a Tesla VIN to find out the battery capacity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Tesla VINs typically encode battery information in the 7th position. Our decoder can help identify whether your Tesla has a standard or long-range battery, though the exact kWh capacity may vary depending on the production year and model updates.

Question 11

How do I tell from a VIN if a Tesla is AWD or RWD?

Accepted Answer

The motor configuration (RWD, AWD, Performance, etc.) is typically encoded in the 8th position of a Tesla VIN. Our decoder will automatically show you whether your Tesla is rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or a performance variant based on this character.

Question 12

What's the difference between a Tesla Model Y VIN and Model 3 VIN?

Accepted Answer

The main difference is in the 4th position of the VIN, where Model 3 uses '3' and Model Y uses 'Y'. Additionally, there may be differences in the body type code (5th position) and other specifications due to the different vehicle designs and capabilities.

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