The results of the 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index (AMI) are in, and once again, Tesla has swept the top positions. This marks the fourth consecutive year Tesla has dominated this index for the most American-made vehicles.
For 2025, Tesla holds all four top spots. After three years as number one, the Model Y has passed the torch back to the Model 3, which is now the most American-made vehicle for 2025. The reason for the drop in the Model Y is that the new Model Y uses additional parts from outside North America when compared to the pre-refresh version.
Following close behind are the Model S and Model X in third and fourth place, head and shoulders above the competition.
Localizing Supply Chain
Tesla’s continued success in the AMI is not a new phenomenon. They consistently outperform legacy automakers and even new EV startups. Tesla now has a four-year streak in this particular index, which is mainly looking at vehicles produced at Giga Texas and Tesla’s Fremont factory. Localizing supply chains can often be a win-win, as it helps reduce supply chain risks, lowers costs, and can help meet government incentives, such as the U.S. EV tax rebate.
What the American-Made Index Considers
To understand why Tesla takes the crown year after year, it's important to look at how Cars.com does its calculations. It goes beyond where a vehicle is assembled. While it doesn’t take into every single part and screw, it looks at five key factors:
Final Assembly Location
Percentage of US/Canadian Parts
Country of Origin for the Engine/Drive Unit
Country of Origin for the Transmission
US Manufacturing Workforce
It’s Tesla’s strength across all five of these factors, but particularly in using high amounts of domestic parts, which leads to their high scores.
Here are the top 10 models on Cars.com's American-Made Index for 2025:
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model X
Jeep Gladiator
Kia EV6
Honda Ridgeline
Honda Odyssey
Honda Passport
Volkswagen ID.4
Parts Content Advantage
The data from the American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA) tells a clear story. The Tesla Model 3, in its RWD and Long Range configurations, has 75% of its parts sourced from the U.S. and Canada, tying it for the highest percentage in the entire automotive industry.
The rest of the lineup is similar, but not quite as high as the Model 3. The Model Y has 70% of its parts from North America, while the Model S is at 65% and the Model X at 60% US/Canadian parts content.
This high level of domestic sourcing is a result of Tesla's vertical integration and its investment in local production of key components, such as batteries, motors, and electronics, primarily at its U.S. facilities, as well as at its Canadian subcontractors.
Cybertruck?
You may notice the Cybertruck is missing from the list. This isn't because it lacks in the American-made department, but due to a classification issue. The AMI only includes light-duty passenger vehicles, and the Cybertruck's weight class places it outside this standard.
In an era where supply chains and domestic manufacturing are more crucial than ever, Tesla's success in this area could give it a competitive advantage over other manufacturers.
