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Decoding Tesla Model S VINs

Discussion in 'Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery' started by Thread Summary, Feb 4, 2012.

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  1. FlatSix911

    FlatSix911 Porsche 918 Hybrid

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    Good update - thanks
     
  2. chickensevil

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    I too find this impressive. This really shows some kind of batching happening at least with VINs by car types (color is a big one, as you can clearly see grouping) and I am going to wager that the others is subtle option choices within the groupings which is why the whites are in two clusters, and especially black (that is clearly a more common color) with it being broken up. It also indicates batching by country.

    Both of these were things most people suspected and believed to be true, but I don't think we ever had evidence of it. This validates those things. So thank you for pulling this data for us!

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    Also to add, I too have a VIN with the "E" marker, Came here to find out what that was supposed to indicate, and glad someone was able to get to the bottom of it. Thanks everyone!
     
  3. hobbes

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    Not only that - at least this batch does only have one gap of one car in it (in the blue group)! Very cool, too bad I didn´t see it earlier, was orignally posted in Aug. BTW, that is the guy who researches the Norwegian numbers and posts them weekly on elbilforum.no, constantly quoted in the EU deliveries thread. Just added to his reputation.
     
  4. MrBacardi

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    Thanks for the support! :) It's very easy to collect info about cars in Norway, since the registration-info is public.
    What about Germany, hobbes, is the registration-data open to the public?
     
  5. NZ65

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    Hi there
    Is there any information available about the vehicle specifications by build year ie
    Tire sizes?
    Suspension details?
    Type of vehicle hardware (autopilot etc
    Level of software?
    Other options?
    Thanks
     
  6. Anderwin

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    Hello!

    Do I got a Alpha car??

    5YJSA7H14FF085611

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    Sorry for double post, is not a alpha car. I read wrong. But is this a eu or us car? How can the vin tell it? :)
     
  7. timf

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    The 6th digit is a 7, which indicates a non-US restraint system. It's definitely an EU car.
     
  8. hidbigo

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    It looks like the wiki at the beginning of this thread hadn't been properly updated to reflect the new VIN decoder effective August 1, 2015, so I took the liberty of making those changes.
     
  9. area51

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    Carbon Spoiler

    How did you get a carbon spoiler on your 70D?

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    Hi I'm new to the group. Ordered a 70D. Confirmed 1/20/16. Never owned a vehicle before so this is my first car purchase.

    70D | Midnight Silver Metallic | Panoramic Roof | 19" cyclone wheels | Black Next Gen Seats | Carbon Fiber Decor | Autopilot | Premium Interior | Ultra High Fidelity Sound | Smart Air Suspension | Subzero Package
     
  10. Seven7

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    Not sure how he got one on a 70D but spoilers can be bought aftermarket, they are held on with heavy duty double stick tape.

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  11. FlatSix911

    FlatSix911 Porsche 918 Hybrid

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    Yes, the Carbon spoiler is available aftermarket for around $200.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fiber-Glossy-Black-Trunk-Boot-Spoiler-Wing-Fit-for-Tesla-Model-S-12-14-/111777668777?fits=Make%3ATesla&hash=item1a0677dea9:g:~~gAAOSwgQ9Vn5sf&vxp=mtr

    OEM also now available from Tesla in their store for $1,500... IMHO not worth the price difference :crying:
    http://shop.teslamotors.com/collections/model-s/products/carbon-fiber-spoiler

     
  12. tfboy

    tfboy Gimme the Caaaaaar!

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    Hmm, Having had my order confirmed less than 10 hours ago, I already have a VIN. Is this faster than normal? I thought it took a few days?

    Anyway, any explanation as to the difference between the Production and Founder types?

    My VIN is a founder one, I thought it would be a production one. Maybe it's related to being one of the first facelift versions?
     
  13. NikeWings

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    FYI....my VIN arrived in a couple of hours after confirm as has many others here. Regarding the VIN, be sure you are looking at digit 12 vs 11 which is F for manufacturing location, as in Freemont. Enjoy the thrill whatever it is.
     
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  14. tfboy

    tfboy Gimme the Caaaaaar!

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    Err yes. I seem to have forgotten how to count in a moment of excitement! :oops:
     
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    Oh I understand the impact of excitement. I forgot that I dislike cleaning the house, and now I'm on a cleaning spree!
     
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    #356 Jeffmeister, Apr 22, 2016
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    Hi Guys, the P85D that I just leased from Tesla has this vin. I would have expected it to have a 4 for the performance battery. What do you think? Do you think it still is a performance without the 4? 5YJSA1H26EFP55129
     
  17. Jeffmeister

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    I was referencing digit 8 Dual motor performance (not battery).
     
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    #358 timf, Apr 27, 2016
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    I don't think they implemented the 4 for performance until 2015. Since you have a 2014 VIN, the 2 just delineates single vs. dual motor.
     
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    Is there any update on the VIN Decoding for identifying the units with 100kWh Batteries (S100D and P100D)?
     
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    #360 topspin4hand, Jun 1, 2017
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    Just got a note from my insurance agent that my VIN comes up as a 70D or 90D, not a 75D. Anyone have any idea why there would be any confusion? I looked at the Tesla's letter to the NHTSA and I see the battery size indicators are not coded in VIN (70, 75 & 90m etc.).

    My VIN begins with 5YJSA1E2XHF------. The order for the car was confirmed May 4, 2017.
     
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