Lotus Evora VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Lotus Evora to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Lotus Evora

Enter the 17 characters of a Lotus Evora VIN and the decoder returns the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture. Our data lists 11 versions of the Evora, from the plain Lotus Evora and Evora S to the Evora GT410 Sport and Evora Sports Racer, with model years from 2009 to 2020 and power from 280 to 457 hp. The decoder is free and needs no registration.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage, theft or owners, so none of that can be read from the number itself. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. When you look at a car, compare the decoded model year and the version name in the advert with what the VIN and the papers say.

Lotus Evora versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Lotus Evora2009 - 2015-280 hp
Lotus Evora S2011 - 2015-350 hp
Lotus Evora GT42012-360 hp
Lotus Evora Sports Racer2012 - 2015-350 hp
Lotus Evora 4002015 - 2018-406 hp
Lotus Evora Sport 4102016 - 2018-410 hp
Lotus Evora GT4302017 - 2018-436 hp
Lotus Evora 430 GT4 Concept2019-457 hp
Lotus Evora GT (North America)2019-416 hp
Lotus Evora GT410 Sport2019-410 hp
Lotus Evora GT4102020-410 hp

Model year characters for the Lotus Evora

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Lotus Evora, with model years 2009 - 2020 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L

What the VIN reveals about a Lotus Evora

  • The manufacturer and brand (Lotus)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Lotus Evora

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Lotus Evora VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Lotus Evora built?

Our data lists model years 2009 - 2020 across 11 versions of the Lotus Evora. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Lotus Evora?

It is the 10th character. For the Lotus Evora the characters to expect are 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020).

How many versions of the Lotus Evora are in your data?

11 versions, with power up to 457 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I confirm which Evora version a car is from its VIN?

The decoder gives you the manufacturer, model year and country, not a full trim name. Use the decoded year as a first check, since our data for the Evora runs from 2009 to 2020. Then compare names such as Evora S, Evora 400 or Evora GT410 and the stated power, which in our data spans 280 to 457 hp, with the registration document.

What should I compare between the VIN plate and the documents?

All 17 characters must match exactly, in the same order. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN, so one of those points to a misread or a problem. The 10th character shows the model year and the 11th the plant, so check that both fit the car and the paperwork.

What will the decoder not tell me about an Evora?

It will not show accidents, mileage, theft or previous owners, because a VIN does not store any of that. It also does not confirm that the car in front of you is in the condition the seller describes. Treat the decoded result as a check on identity, then inspect the car itself.