Tesla’s Model Y has once again claimed the top spot on the list of most American-made cars, according to the annual American-Made Index (AMI) by Cars.com. However, the electric automaker has lost its clean sweep of the top four positions this year.
Thanks to Tesla’s vertical integration approach, which involves making many of its parts in-house and in the US for vehicles manufactured in North America, the company consistently ranks among those producing the most “American-made” vehicles.
Last year, Tesla dominated the top four positions with the Model Y, Model 3, Model X, and Model S. This year, while Tesla retains the top position with the Model Y and has three vehicles in the top 10, it has lost its clean sweep of the top four spots.
The 2024 AMI list now includes the following vehicles in the top 10:
- Tesla Model Y: Fremont, Calif. and Austin, Texas
- Honda Passport: Lincoln, Ala.
- Volkswagen ID.4: Chattanooga, Tenn.
- Tesla Model S: Fremont, Calif.
- Honda Odyssey: Lincoln, Ala.
- Honda Ridgeline: Lincoln, Ala.
- Toyota Camry: Georgetown, Ky.
- Jeep Gladiator: Toledo, Ohio
- Tesla Model X: Fremont, Calif.
- Lexus TX: Princeton, Ind.
The Model 3, which was in the top four last year, dropped to No. 21 this year due to “changes in workforce and domestic parts content,” according to Cars.com. This change could be related to Tesla’s increased use of Chinese batteries in the base versions of the Model 3.
Notably, the Tesla Cybertruck did not make the list, despite expectations that it would, like most Tesla vehicles, at least make the top 10.
The VW ID.4 is the only non-Tesla EV in the top 10 and has climbed from number 6 last year to number 3 this year.
Despite losing its clean sweep, Tesla still maintains a strong presence in the AMI list, with four of its vehicles featured, three of which are in the top 10. Tesla remains the only domestic automaker in the top 10, highlighting its commitment to American manufacturing.
