Most American-Made Cars of 2025: Tesla Model Y Leads the Rankings
The concept of "American-made" cars has evolved significantly as the automotive industry became increasingly global. Today, determining a vehicle's domestic content involves analyzing assembly location, parts sourcing, and manufacturing processes.
According to Cars.com's 2024 American-Made Index, here are the top 10 most American-made vehicles:
- Tesla Model Y
- Assembly: Fremont, CA & Austin, TX
- Highest domestic content among all vehicles
- Honda Passport
- Assembly: Lincoln, AL
- Significant U.S.-sourced components
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Assembly: Chattanooga, TN
- Shifted from European to U.S. production
- Tesla Model S
- Assembly: Fremont, CA
- Only 15% Mexican parts content
- Honda Odyssey
- Assembly: Lincoln, AL
- Shares platform with other U.S.-made Hondas
- Honda Ridgeline
- Assembly: Lincoln, AL
- Most American-made pickup truck
- Toyota Camry
- Assembly: Georgetown, KY
- Only 10% Japanese components
- Jeep Gladiator
- Assembly: Toledo, OH
- Built alongside Wrangler
- Tesla Model X
- Assembly: Fremont, CA
- Produced at former GM-Toyota facility
- Lexus TX
- Assembly: Princeton, IN
- Shares platform with Toyota Grand Highlander
Key Facts About American Auto Manufacturing:
- The industry contributes $1 trillion annually to the U.S. economy
- Creates 9.6 million American jobs
- Generates $105 billion in yearly exports
- Each direct manufacturing job creates 10.5 supporting roles
- Every $1 in auto manufacturing generates $3.45 in economic value
The American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA) requires manufacturers to report:
- U.S./Canadian parts content percentage
- Engine origin
- Transmission origin
- Final assembly location
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Today's global supply chains mean no vehicle is 100% American-made, but choosing vehicles with high domestic content supports U.S. manufacturing jobs and economic growth.
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