Tesla serial numbers are 11 digits and alphanumeric, and are often found affixed to Tesla products via a label or engraving.
Using the above serial number (T12J000683) as an example, Tesla serial numbers can be decoded in the following way:
Digit 1
| Manufacturer |
|---|
| T = Tesla |
Digits 2-3
| Year of Manufacture |
|---|
| 12 = (2012, 2013, etc.) |
Digit 4
| Month of Manufacture |
|---|
| J = (A is January, B is February, etc.) |
Digits 5-11
| Production Number |
|---|
| 000683 = (000683 is the 683rd part with that part number) |
Therefore, T12J000683 was manufactured by Tesla in October, 2012 and was the 683rd part with that part number.