Tesla has once again dominated the annual American-Made Index (AMI) for 2025, taking the top four spots on the closely watched list compiled by Cars.com, which evaluates and ranks vehicles built and purchased in the United States.
This marks Tesla’s consistent presence among the AMI’s top entries since it first appeared on the list five years ago. The company assembles its line of four passenger vehicles at facilities located in California and Texas, and for 2025, its Model 3 secured the title of the “Most American-Made” vehicle.
However, what truly stands out in this year’s index is the growing representation of electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla’s leadership isn’t entirely unexpected, but EVs overall made a significant impact, occupying six of the top 10 positions. Notably, the Kia EV6 and Volkswagen ID4 entered the ranks, claiming the 6th and 10th spots respectively.
Cars.com’s AMI evaluates vehicles based on five key criteria: the location of final assembly, percentage of U.S. and Canadian-made parts, the origins of the vehicle’s engines and transmissions, and the size of the automaker’s manufacturing workforce in the U.S. The study initially analyzed around 400 vehicles from the 2025 model year before narrowing down the list to just 99 qualifying models. Notably, heavy-duty models like Tesla’s Cybertruck and Rivian’s R1S, despite being American-made, were excluded from consideration due to size classification rules.
The Kia EV6, assembled in West Point, Georgia, delivered another striking result. According to Cars.com, it contains 80% U.S. and Canadian parts—the highest proportion found in any U.S.-sold vehicle today.
Importantly, the number of qualifying electric models on the AMI rose notably from the previous year. Whereas only eight battery-electric vehicles made the 2024 list, this year’s AMI now includes 11 pure electric vehicles, among them the Ford F-150 Lightning, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV9 SUV. Additionally, 19 hybrids and plug-in hybrids were represented, reflecting the industry’s ongoing and serious commitment to electrification.
Still, it remains uncertain how external factors could impact this growth. Proposals in the U.S. Senate to cancel federal EV tax credits, along with rising prices and potential tariffs, leave the industry’s trajectory in question as it continues to embrace an electrified future.
