EVs dominate the most American-made cars index and it’s not just because of Tesla

The 2025 American-Made Index (AMI), compiled annually by Cars.com, highlights the dominance of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. auto manufacturing landscape, with Tesla securing the top four positions. Tesla’s Model 3 was ranked as the most American-made vehicle, reflecting the company’s consistent presence in the top 10 since it began participating five years ago. Notably, EVs claimed six of the top 10 spots on the list, including models from Kia and Volkswagen, underscoring the significant shift toward electrification beyond Tesla alone. The index evaluates vehicles based on factors such as final assembly location, percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts, origin of engines and transmissions, and U.S. manufacturing workforce. Among the standout vehicles, the Kia EV6, assembled in Georgia, contains the highest percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts at 80%, the most of any vehicle sold in the U.S. today. This year’s index included 11 battery-electric