For the fourth consecutive year, Tesla has claimed the top spots on the Cars.com American-Made Index (AMI), reinforcing its status as the most American automaker when it comes to domestic manufacturing. The 2025 rankings are now live, and Tesla’s entire S3XY lineup — Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X — occupies positions one through four on the list.
Model 3 Reclaims the Throne
After ceding the #1 spot to the Model Y in 2022, the Fremont-assembled Tesla Model 3 returns to the top of the index for 2025. The Model Y follows closely at #2, with its dual-plant assembly strategy in Fremont, California, and Austin, Texas.
The Model S and Model X, both assembled in Fremont, round out the top four, showcasing Tesla’s impressive manufacturing concentration in the U.S.
Interestingly, the Cybertruck not only didn’t round out the top 5, but it is entirely absent from the list of 117 vehicles that made the index. However, that’s not because there is something nefarious going on. According to the fine print, the Cybertruck is excluded from the index because it does not qualify as a light-duty passenger vehicle under the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) definition, which is the standard used for this ranking.
Electric vehicles now make up 60% of the top 10 rankings — a milestone that highlights the ongoing shift toward electrification in the American automotive landscape. Notably, Kia’s EV6 made its debut in the sixth spot, marking the first time a Korean automaker’s all-electric model has broken into the top 10. The EV6 now boasts 80% North American parts content, thanks to its new assembly location in West Point, Georgia.
Volkswagen’s ID.4, assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee, also returns to the list at #10, helping to push the EV count even higher. All told, 11 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) qualified for the 2025 list, up from just 8 the previous year.
Despite being iconic American brands, General Motors and Ford once again failed to make a dent in the top 10. GM’s highest entry, the Chevrolet Colorado, placed 23rd, while Ford’s top model, the Lincoln Corsair, only managed 29th. Neither company has a vehicle in the top 20 — a sharp contrast to Tesla’s dominance.
You can see the full list over at Cars.com
