| Position | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Manufacturer | 5YJ = Tesla Motors, Inc. |
| 4 | Make | S = Model S |
| 5 | Body Type | B = 5 Door Hatchback RHD (Right Hand Drive) |
| 6 | Restraint System | 1 = Manual Type 2 Seat Belts (Front, Rear*3) With Front Airbags, PODS, Side Inflatable Restraints, Knee Airbags (Front) |
| 7 | Battery Type | S = Lithium Ion Battery – Standard Capacity |
| 8 | Motor/Drive Unit | 2 = Dual Motor – Three Phase A/C Induction |
| 9 | Check Character | 7 |
| 10 | Model Year | F = 2015 |
| 11 | Location of Manufacture | F = Fremont, CA, USA |
| 12 | Serial #, 100,000s digit | 1 |
| 13-17 | Serial Number Digits | 23456 |