Guides
Buying a used Tesla
What the codes on a Tesla's factory record mean, and what to check before you buy.
- SC01 explained: does free Supercharging transfer?What SC01, SC05, SC04 and SC00 mean, which Teslas have free unlimited Supercharging, whether it transfers when the car is sold, and how to check a VIN.
- Tesla Autopilot hardware: AP1, AP2, AP2.5 or HW3?How to tell which Autopilot hardware a used Model S or X was built with, from its option codes or build date, and why it decides whether Full Self-Driving can be added.
- Tesla option codes: what each one meansA plain-English list of Tesla factory option codes, from Supercharging and Autopilot to battery, paint, wheels and interior, grouped as TrueSpec's build sheets show them.