Cybertruck VINs start with 7G2, the same manufacturer code used for the Semi. Position 6 is not a restraint code on trucks but a weight class: H stands for 9,001–10,000 lb gross vehicle weight and G for 8,001–9,000 lb, as listed by NHTSA. In position 8 the letter D means a dual-motor truck and E the tri-motor “Cyberbeast”; a single-motor code (C) has been reported for the 2026 model year.
How a Tesla Cybertruck VIN is built
Every Tesla Cybertruck VIN has 17 characters. Electric pickup truck, introduced with VINs from model year 2023. Its VIN starts with 7G2 (Austin) and has the model code C in position 4. The rest of the structure is explained in our position-by-position guide.
Body type and steering side (position 5)
| Code | Body | Steering | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
E | Pickup truck | Left-hand drive | Confirmed |
J | Crew-cab pickup (reported) | Left-hand drive | Uncertain |
Motor and drivetrain codes (position 8)
| Code | Drivetrain | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
C | Single motor · RWD | Likely |
D | Dual motor · AWD | Confirmed |
E | Tri-motor “Cyberbeast” · AWD | Confirmed |
Single-motor cars use C; dual-motor or tri-motor cars use D, E.
Where it is built (position 11)
| Code | Plant | Location |
|---|---|---|
A | Gigafactory Texas | Austin, Texas, USA |
R | Development vehicle | Research & development |
P | Palo Alto | Palo Alto, California, USA (engineering / prototypes) |
Model year (position 10)
The tenth character is the model year, for example L = 2020, N = 2022, P = 2023, R = 2024, S = 2025, T = 2026. See the full table.
Example
The VIN 7G2CEHED7RA123456 is a synthetic Tesla Cybertruck example. See how it decodes.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 4th character of a Tesla Cybertruck VIN mean?
It is the model code. For the Cybertruck it is "C". Together with the manufacturer code in positions 1–3 (7G2 (Austin)) it identifies the car as a Tesla Cybertruck.
Where is the Tesla Cybertruck built?
According to the plant code in position 11, Cybertruck cars are built at: Gigafactory Texas (Austin, Texas, USA); Development vehicle (Research & development); Palo Alto (Palo Alto, California, USA (engineering / prototypes)).
How can I tell from the VIN if a Tesla Cybertruck is single-motor or dual-motor?
Look at the 8th character. Single-motor codes are C; dual-motor or multi-motor codes are D, E. Note that the code does not map reliably to retail trim names such as Long Range.