WMI 5YJ Breakdown
| WMI Digit | Character | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Digit 1 (Region / Country) | 5 | United States of America (North America) |
| Digit 2 (Manufacturer) | Y | Tesla, Inc. |
| Digit 3 (Vehicle Division) | J | Passenger Automobiles (Model S, Model 3) |
5YJ vs Other Tesla WMI Prefixes
As Tesla expanded globally, additional WMI prefixes were registered for different factories and vehicle classifications:
5YJ: Fremont, California passenger cars (Model S, Model 3).7SA: Austin, Texas and Fremont multi-purpose vehicles (Model X, Model Y).LRW: Gigafactory Shanghai, China (Model 3 and Model Y for Asia and Europe).XP7: Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany (European Model Y builds).
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