Tesla has the top four American cars and is the only American automaker in the top 10. Cars.comof 2023 American Made Index (AMI).
While many people still don’t know that Tesla is an American automaker, the company has consistently ranked as the most American-made car brand over the past few years.
That’s thanks to Tesla’s vertical integration approach, which results in the automaker making many of its components in the U.S. for vehicles it produces in North America.
Cars.com tries to track which vehicle makes and models are the most “American Made” with its annual American Made Index (AMI).
The outlet released its 2023 AMI today and Tesla dominated the top four vehicles, all from the Texas-based automaker:
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model X
- Tesla Model S
- Honda Passport
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Honda Odyssey
- Acura mtx
- Honda Ridgeline
- Acura RTX
This is based on a review of 388 vehicles manufactured in the United States:
This year, the AMI consideration pool included 388 vehicles, but only 100 electric vehicle powerhouse Tesla made the top four spots, along with flagship Honda, returning Acura and newcomer Volkswagen, making its debut. Top 10 of index.
Interestingly, the only American automaker in the top 10 is Tesla, with Japan’s Acura/Honda taking four spots and Germany’s Volkswagen ID one.4.
ID.4 makes five electric vehicles out of 10 places.
It could also represent an opportunity for electric vehicle manufacturers to vertically integrate and create more local supply chains.
When batteries come through the IRA requirement, the government recently encouraged that a greater percentage of batteries be built in North America and that materials come from countries with free trade agreements.
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