How to Verify SC01

Verifying that a Tesla has SC01 (transferable free supercharging) is critical before purchasing. SC05 looks identical in the app but does NOT transfer. Use multiple methods below to be certain.

Recommended Verification Process

  1. 1. Verify build date: Confirm the vehicle was ordered before Jan 15, 2017 and delivered before April 2017. Check the door jamb sticker or use our VIN Decoder to estimate the build date.
  2. 2. Premium Connectivity: Check the car's MCU screen — if Premium Connectivity is being charged, SC01 is already stripped. No accounts needed.
  3. 3. Quick online check: Run the VIN through EV-CPO.com to get initial confirmation
  4. 4. App check: Ask the seller to show the Tesla app specs and charging pages
  5. 5. Definitive check: Have the seller check the API endpoint or compositor URL to confirm $SC01 (not $SC05)

SC01 vs SC05 — They Look Identical in the App

Both SC01 and SC05 show “Free Supercharging” and “Lifetime Award” in the Tesla app. The ONLY way to tell them apart is by checking the actual option code ($SC01 vs $SC05) through the API or compositor URL methods below. Do not rely on the app alone.

1

Premium Connectivity Check

Low Reliability

Quick first indicator visible on the vehicle's MCU screen

1Look at the vehicle's center touchscreen (MCU)
2Check for Premium Connectivity subscription status in the vehicle's settings
3If Premium Connectivity is being CHARGED (renewed/subscription active), SC01 has likely been stripped
4Vehicles with active SC01 include Premium Connectivity for free — no subscription needed

Warnings

  • !This is an indicator, not definitive proof — low reliability on its own
  • !If Premium Connectivity renews or charges, SC01 has been stripped from the vehicle
  • !Always confirm with the API method or compositor URL as well

Tips

  • ✓This is the fastest check you can do — no accounts or logins needed, just look at the car's screen
  • ✓If it passes this check, proceed to higher-reliability methods to confirm
2

EV-CPO.com Lookup

Medium Reliability

Quick online check using VIN — only works for vehicles that have been listed on Tesla's inventory

1Go to ev-cpo.com/lookup
2Enter the vehicle's VIN number
3Review the results for supercharging status
4Look for 'SC01' in the option codes or 'Free Unlimited Supercharging' in the features

Warnings

  • !EV-CPO only tracks vehicles that have appeared on Tesla's own CPO (used) or New Inventory listings on Tesla.com. If the car has only been sold privately and was never listed through Tesla's inventory, it will NOT appear in EV-CPO at all
  • !No results does NOT mean no SC01 — it just means the car was never listed on Tesla's website
  • !This tool may not have the most up-to-date information even for cars it does track
  • !Always verify with additional methods before purchasing
3

Tesla App Verification

High ReliabilityRequires Seller Access

Check the seller's Tesla mobile app directly

1Ask the seller to open the Tesla app on their phone
2Navigate to the vehicle's details/specs page
3Scroll to the bottom — look for 'Free Unlimited Supercharging' in the specs list
4Also check the Charging section — it should show 'Free Supercharging' with 'Lifetime Award'

What to Look For in the Tesla App

Specs Page

Scroll to the bottom of the vehicle's Specs tab. Look for “Free Unlimited Supercharging” listed as the last spec item.

90D
Black Headliner
22" Onyx Black Wheels
Free Unlimited Supercharging
Charging Page

Navigate to the Charging section. You should see a card showing “Free Supercharging” with “Lifetime Award” and the vehicle model/VIN.

Free Supercharging
Lifetime Award
2016 Model X Vin 1120

Warnings

  • !SC05 (non-transferable) looks IDENTICAL to SC01 in the app — both show 'Free Supercharging'
  • !You MUST use additional methods to confirm it's SC01 (transferable) not SC05

Tips

  • ✓The Charging page should show 'Free Supercharging' and 'Lifetime Award'
  • ✓The Specs page should list 'Free Unlimited Supercharging' at the bottom
4

Tesla Account API (Most Reliable)

High ReliabilityRequires Seller Access

Check the option codes directly from Tesla's system

1Ask the seller to log into their Tesla account on a computer (not the app)
2Have them navigate to: tesla.com/teslaaccount/oxp-bff-api/user-orders
3This will display raw JSON data with all vehicle option codes
4Search for '$SC01' in the results
5If you see $SC01, the vehicle has transferable free supercharging
6If you see $SC05, it has free supercharging but it is NOT transferable

SC Code Finder

Paste the JSON response from the Tesla API below. This runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent anywhere.

100% client-side — nothing leaves your browser

Warnings

  • !The seller must be logged into the account the car is registered to
  • !If the seller refuses this check, be cautious — they may be hiding SC05 status

Tips

  • ✓Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F) to search for 'SC01' in the JSON response
  • ✓You can also look for other option codes to verify vehicle specs
5

Compositor Image URL Method

High ReliabilityRequires Seller Access

Extract option codes from the vehicle's image URL

1Ask the seller to log into their Tesla account on a computer
2Go to the vehicle management / 'Manage' page where the car image is shown
3Right-click on the car image and select 'Copy image address' or 'Open image in new tab'
4The URL will contain all the vehicle's option codes
5Look for '$SC01' in the URL parameters

Example Compositor URL Breakdown

https://static-assets.tesla.com/v1/compositor/
?model=mx&view=STUD_3QTR&size=1440
&options=$RFPX,$USSB,$X013,$S06B,$ME02,$QLEB,$SR04,$SP00,$X021,$SC01

The option codes are comma-separated in the URL. Look for $SC01 among the options. If you see $SC05 instead, the supercharging is NOT transferable.

Warnings

  • !The option string is embedded in a long URL — use Ctrl+F to search for SC01

Tips

  • ✓The URL follows this pattern: https://static-assets.tesla.com/v1/compositor/?model=...&options=$CODE1,$CODE2,$SC01,...
  • ✓You can identify many other features from these codes too (color, wheels, interior, etc.)