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Recently, the official VIN sticker for the 1000th Tesla Model Y produced at Giga Berlin surfaced on Twitter. In an intriguing twist, this vehicle identification number (VIN) has the word ELON if you read it carefully and “crack the code” properly.
Tesla influencer Sawyer Merritt’s source from Giga Berlin reported that the factory had produced 1000 Model Y electric SUVs recently.
BREAKING: Tesla has produced over 1,000 Model Y's at Giga Berlin to date – Source
I hear daily output is increasing fast and quality is great. Still awaiting government approval to start official production and deliveries to customers. pic.twitter.com/vj6VunYGW7
— Sawyer Merritt 📈🚀 (@SawyerMerritt) February 24, 2022
The VIN code in the above image reads: XP7YGCELONB001000 — is it just a coincidence or is Elon Musk behind this prank? We will probably never know for sure. But it definitely ignited interest from Tesla fans. Note: to decode the VIN, refer to the guide below.
The vehicle information sticker from the Giga Berlin-made Model Y VIN 1000 contains some additional information about the vehicle as well — like the serial code under the VIN that reads as GFBB-GA1-C1-00879. The code GFBB refers to Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. Meanwhile, the rest of it is probably referring to the building, floor, and production line where the vehicle was built.
There is also a battery code on this vehicle info badge that reads 43 as the value. This code is also present in Fremont-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles and refers to the 2170 form factor cells. Therefore, these initial 1000 units are not using the next-gen 4680 form factor cells — learn more about this at tesla-info.com.
The rest of the sticker provides the following information in addition to the VIN: Color: Solid Black; Country Code: DE (Germany); Drivetrain: AWD; Body Type: Sedan; Chassis: P (1993 – 2023); Interior: BL (Black); Seats: 5; Wheels: 21.″
Tesla first received permission to build a 2000 units at Giga Berlin by the local government prior to the automaker’s upcoming efforts to scale production for mass deliveries to customers in Europe. Recently, on Friday, Tesla received official environmental approval to begin production at Giga Berlin.
So, how can you decode a Tesla VIN for model year 2022? It turns out you can decode a vehicle identification number (VIN) using the following guide. It will also help in deciphering the information hidden in the above VIN for the 1000th Model Y produced at Giga Berlin. See below…
An earlier version of this article was originally published by Tesla Oracle. Revised update edited by EVANNEX.
Iqtidar Ali writes for X Auto about Tesla and electric vehicles. A true car enthusiast since his childhood, he covers his stories with an utmost passion, which is now guided by the mission towards sustainability. With over 1 decade of website development experience, he’s also our IT resource at hand. He also writes about tech stuff at UXTechPlus.com occasionally. Iqtidar can easily be reached on Twitter @IqtidarAlii (DM open for tips, feedback or a friendly message) or via email: iqtidar@xautoworld.com.
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