- Tesla secured the top four spots in the 2025 American-Made Index, with the Model 3 ranked first.
- Six of the top ten vehicles on the list are electric, including models from Kia and Volkswagen.
- The Kia EV6, built in Georgia, has the highest percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts at 80%.
- A total of 11 EVs and 19 hybrids or plug-in hybrids made the list, reflecting a strong shift toward electrification.
Electric vehicles are no longer just part of the future. They are dominating the present. According to the 2025 American-Made Index (AMI) released by Cars.com, EVs now hold six of the top ten positions, signaling a dramatic shift in the U.S. automotive industry.
Tesla continues to lead the charge, while other automakers like Kia and Volkswagen are also making significant gains.
Tesla Leads with a Clean Sweep of the Top Four
Tesla once again secured the top positions in the AMI rankings. The Tesla Model 3 was named the most American-made vehicle sold in the United States this year. It was followed closely by the Model Y, Model X, and Model S.
These four vehicles, all assembled in Fremont, California and Austin, Texas, have helped Tesla maintain a stronghold in the index.
Tesla’s rise in the rankings began five years ago when the company first became eligible to participate in the AMI. Since then, it has consistently held spots in the top ten. This year’s clean sweep of the top four further solidifies Tesla’s role as a leader in domestic automotive manufacturing.
Surprising Entries from Kia and Volkswagen
While Tesla’s dominance was expected, other electric vehicles also made a strong showing. The Kia EV6 took the sixth spot on the index and surprised many by setting a new benchmark in parts sourcing.
The EV6, which is built at Kia’s West Point, Georgia factory, contains 80 percent U.S. and Canadian-sourced parts. This is the highest percentage of domestic parts in any vehicle sold in the United States today.
Another notable EV in the top ten is the Volkswagen ID.4, which claimed the tenth spot. Volkswagen manufactures the ID.4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee facility, reinforcing its commitment to local production for the U.S. market.
How the Index is Calculated
The American-Made Index ranks vehicles based on five primary criteria. These include the location of final assembly, the percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts, the country of origin for all available engines, the country of origin for all available transmissions, and the size of the U.S. manufacturing workforce involved in production.
For the 2025 model year, Cars.com evaluated approximately 400 vehicles. Of those, 99 qualified for the final index.
Heavy-duty vehicles such as the Tesla Cybertruck and the Rivian R1S, while assembled in the United States, did not meet the eligibility criteria due to their classification.
Rise in Electric and Hybrid Representation
This year’s index highlights a notable increase in electric and hybrid representation. In 2024, only eight battery-electric vehicles made it onto the list. In 2025, that number rose to eleven. Some of the additional EVs include the Ford F-150 Lightning, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the Kia EV9 SUV.
In addition to these battery-electric models, nineteen vehicles on the list are either hybrids or plug-in hybrids.
According to Cars.com, this trend signals that the auto industry’s shift toward electrification is not just a marketing strategy but a genuine transformation in how vehicles are designed and built.
Potential Challenges Ahead
Despite the positive momentum for electric vehicles, several challenges could impact future growth. Ongoing discussions in the U.S. Senate include proposals to end federal EV tax credits.
If passed, these changes could make electric vehicles more expensive for consumers. Rising tariffs on imported components and increased manufacturing costs are also creating uncertainty.
Still, the growing number of American-made electric vehicles suggests that the industry is committed to electrification. Whether policy shifts will slow down this progress remains to be seen.
A Turning Point for the U.S. Auto Industry
The 2025 American-Made Index highlights more than a list of rankings. It marks a turning point for the U.S. auto industry. The increasing presence of electric vehicles on the list signals real momentum in the shift toward cleaner transportation.
With rising production and demand, this trend reflects not just changing preferences but a deeper commitment to domestic innovation and investment in an electrified future.
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