How to Read a Polestar VIN Number
A Polestar 17-digit VIN has three sections that provide specific information about the car. When using our Polestar VIN decoder, it's best to copy or scan the VIN directly, so you can avoid mixing “0” for “O” or “1” for “I”.
Section 1: WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier)
The first part of the Polestar VIN is called the World Manufacturer Identifier, which takes up positions 1 to 3. It tells you who made the car and the country where it was built. This makes it easy to identify the car's origin.
Some of the characters for the positions 1-3 are:
LPS = Passenger Cars made in China
YSM = Passenger Cars
YSR = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
7SY = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle made in USA
Section 2: VDS (Vehicle Descriptor Section)
The next part is the Vehicle Descriptor Section, which covers positions 4 to 9. These numbers and letters describe the car's body style, engine type, safety system, and model. The 9th digit is a special check digit used to validate the accuracy of the Polestar VIN number.
Here are some of the characters and what they identify:
Positions 4 & 5: Engine or Motor Code. e.g. EE describes E400V11 ‘25- Polestar 3 AWD Performance
Position 6: Emissions Code. e.g. 0 = ULEV ‘20-'21 Polestar 1), 3 = BEV (Polestar 2 and 3).
Position 7: Vehicle Code..e.g A = 2020-2025- Polestar 4, and Y = 2020-2025- Polestar 3
Position 8: Trim level, safety equipment and GVWR. e.g. A = 2021- Polestar 2, and 4 = 2025- Polestar 4.
Position 9: Check digit
Section 3: VIS (Vehicle Identifier Section)
The last section is the Vehicle Identifier Section, found in positions 10 to 17. This part shows the model year, the plant where the car was assembled, and a unique serial number for the vehicle. It is often used for recalls, warranty claims, imports, and ordering the right parts.
Position 10: Model year. E.g., L – 2020 model.
Position 11: Assembly e.g., G – Charleston plant – Ridgeville, South Carolina.
Position 12-17: Production sequence number
