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In 2022, Tesla Model Y and Model 3 topped the Cars.com American-Made Index. In addition, Model X came in fifth while Model S took sixth, making Tesla the most American-made automaker.
Cars.com has released the results of an annual study that ranks new cars that contribute the most to the U.S. economy. The 2022 study follows the same principles as in 2020 and 2021, ranking 95 vehicles according to the same five criteria: assembly location, parts content, engine origins, transmission origins, and U.S. manufacturing workforce.
Based on the assessment of all components, Tesla cars not only maintain their first place in the overall standings but also strengthen their presence in the list. Model Y took first place and became the most American-made car, climbing up from third place in 2021. Just behind it is last year's winner, Tesla Model 3. Tesla Model X is in fifth place, and Tesla Model S is in sixth place. Both cars were refreshed last year and deliveries did not start before the Cars.com study, so they did not make the 2021 list.
Thus, summing up the positions, it becomes obvious that the entire line of Tesla cars is the most American-made, of which no other automaker can boast. This automatically leads to the understanding that the Texas manufacturer significantly supports the American economy by providing important jobs at home. While the U.S. manufacturers often choose to have manufacturing facilities outside and then export cars to sell to Americans, Tesla is focused on selling them cars that are made by their compatriots on their home soil. As Tesla strives to localize its supply chain, its vehicles claim to be 100% domestic, double the industry average.
The Top 20
| Rank | Model | Assembly location for cars sold in the U.S. | (Rank in the 2021 AMI) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model Y | Fremont, Calif., or Austin, Texas | 3 | Research | Shop |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 | Fremont, Calif. | 1 | Research | Shop |
| 3 | Lincoln Corsair | Louisville, Ky. | 64 | Research | Shop |
| 4 | Honda Passport | Lincoln, Ala. | 9 | Research | Shop |
| 5 | Tesla Model X | Fremont, Calif. | Unranked | Research | Shop |
| 6 | Tesla Model S | Fremont, Calif. | Unranked | Research | Shop |
| 7 | Jeep Cherokee | Belvidere, Ill. | 4 | Research | Shop |
| 8 | Honda Ridgeline | Lincoln, Ala. | 6 | Research | Shop |
| 9 | Honda Odyssey | Lincoln, Ala. | 7 | Research | Shop |
| 10 | Honda Pilot | Lincoln, Ala. | 8 | Research | Shop |
| 11 | Chevrolet Corvette | Bowling Green, Ky. | 5 | Research | Shop |
| 12 | GMC Canyon | Wentzville, Mo. | 15 | Research | Shop |
| 13 | Chevrolet Colorado | Wentzville, Mo. | 14 | Research | Shop |
| 14 | Acura MDX | East Liberty or Marysville, Ohio | Unranked | Research | Shop |
| 15 | Acura RDX | East Liberty or Marysville, Ohio | 12 | Research | Shop |
| 16 | Acura TLX | Marysville, Ohio | 13 | Research | Shop |
| 17 | Ford Ranger | Wayne, Mich. | 28 | Research | Shop |
| 18 | Ford Bronco | Wayne, Mich. | Unranked | Research | Shop |
| 19 | Dodge Durango | Detroit | 36 | Research | Shop |
| 20 | Ford Expedition, Expedition Max | Louisville, Ky. | 11 | Research | Shop |
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Eva Fox
Eva Fox joined Tesmanian in 2019 to cover breaking news as an automotive journalist. The main topics that she covers are clean energy and electric vehicles. As a journalist, Eva is specialized in Tesla and topics related to the work and development of the company.
