Why do you need a certificate of conformity for your Tesla?
If you bought your Tesla in another European Union country, the Tesla certificate of conformity is required to register it. It proves the vehicle conforms to the type approved by Tesla at European level.
We obtain it from Tesla and deliver it as a digital copy by e-mail, with the paper original by post on request.
Tesla COC price and turnaround
| Price incl. VAT | 299 € |
|---|---|
| Average turnaround | 10 working days |
| Formats | Digital copy (PDF) by email & paper original by post |
| Vehicles | EU type-approved Tesla cars and vans |
Indicative price confirmed after checking the chassis number (VIN).
Tesla has no dealer network in the classic sense and handles type approval in-house, at European level. That makes the exchanges different from those we have with traditional manufacturers, but no slower.
The decisive point is the production site. The Model 3 and Model Y on European roads come from several factories, and the VIN indicates which. That is what determines the approval file to retrieve: two apparently identical vehicles may fall under different approvals. Second, trickier point: some older Model S and Model X vehicles were imported from the United States and have no European certificate.
The usual file is a Model 3 or Model Y bought in Germany or the Netherlands, often from a professional, with a complete digital history. The request is handled in-house by the manufacturer and progresses normally. Our first check concerns the production site, readable in the VIN: two apparently identical vehicles may fall under different approvals, and that information is what steers the search. Our second check concerns older Model S and Model X vehicles, some of which were imported from the United States. Those have no European certificate. We tell you before opening the file, without invoicing a process that cannot succeed.
Tesla requests are usually handled by the brand’s European organisation, which centralises type-approval data.
Where to find the chassis number (VIN) on a Tesla
A certificate covers one vehicle only, identified by its chassis number (VIN). The safest place to read it is field E of the foreign registration document. On a Tesla, it also appears:
- at the base of the windscreen, driver’s side, readable from outside
- on the manufacturer’s plate on the driver’s door pillar
- copied into the service book
A VIN never contains the letters I, O or Q: mistaking one for a 1 or a 0 is enough to send the search astray.
Most frequently imported Tesla models
The Tesla vehicles we handle most often come from Germany, from the Netherlands and from Belgium.
The requests we receive mostly concern:
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model S
- Tesla Model X
The rest of the EU-approved Tesla range is handled the same way.
What to watch out for on an imported Tesla
Electric version: battery and range
On an electric or plug-in hybrid Tesla, the declared power is that of the motor, not of the charger, and battery capacity does not appear on every certificate. If your registration file requires it, tell us when you order.
US-specification vehicle
A Tesla sold new in the United States differs from the European version — lighting, indicators, emissions, instrumentation. It has no European certificate: the route is individual vehicle approval, not a COC.
Grey-market version
Some Tesla vehicles were built for a non-EU market and later re-imported. Their approval is not European, the VIN reveals it, and the manufacturer will refuse to issue a certificate. We check this systematically before quoting.
Tesla and the eCOC: what changes in 2026
Since 5 July 2026, Tesla has been sending conformity data for its new vehicles to the approval authorities in eCOC format. Your used Tesla is not affected: you need the ordinary COC, issued exactly as before. Paper and printouts of the eCOC remain accepted until 29 November 2026 at the latest. Understand the eCOC.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Tesla certificate of conformity cost?
The indicative price is 299 € for a Tesla, confirmed after checking the VIN.
How long does it take for a Tesla?
The average turnaround is 10 working days for a Tesla.
Where is the chassis number on a Tesla?
On a Tesla, the VIN is usually readable at the base of the windscreen, driver’s side, readable from outside, on the manufacturer’s plate on the driver’s door pillar and copied into the service book. It is 17 characters long and never contains the letters I, O or Q.
Which Tesla models do you handle?
The whole EU-approved Tesla range. Most requests concern Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X; discontinued models are handled too, subject to the 10-year rule.
My Tesla comes from Germany — does that change anything?
No. The certificate of conformity is a European document, valid in every Member State, and the procedure is the same whatever the country of origin.
How to order?
- 1
You fill in the request
Brand, model and chassis number (VIN). A few minutes is enough, all online.
- 2
We check and quote
We confirm the required format (paper or eCOC), the exact price and the turnaround. You approve.
- 3
We obtain the certificate
We retrieve the COC from the manufacturer and check every detail.
- 4
You receive your COC
Delivery of the certificate, ready for your registration. A contact remains reachable.