Tesla makes 4 of the 10 most American-made cars, according to a new study
- Cars.com released its annual American-Made Index, which ranks the most American car models.
- All four Tesla models made the top 10, with the Model Y topping the list.
If you need a new car and will only consider buying American, a Tesla may be your best bet.
The electric-car maker sells the most American vehicles on the market, according to a new study released on Tuesday by Cars.com.
Tesla's Model Y SUV topped the car marketplace's 2022 American-Made Index, followed by the Tesla Model 3 sedan. The company's Model X and Model S land at the fifth and sixth spots, respectively.
Cars.com ranked 95 vehicle models built and bought in the US by how American-made they are, analyzing them based on five factors: assembly location, parts content, engine origin, transmission origin, and US manufacturing workforce.
Tesla builds all four of its models at its original plant in Fremont, California. It also assembles Model Y SUVs at a new factory in Austin, Texas, where it's based.
Honda nabbed four of the top 10 spots with vehicles built at its Alabama plant. Lincoln and Jeep (brands of Ford and Stellantis, respectively) also made the top 10. General Motors' vehicles accounted for 20% of the overall index.
See the top 20 most American-made vehicles below:
1. Tesla Model Y
2. Tesla Model 3
3. Lincoln Corsair
4. Honda Passport
5. Tesla Model X
6. Tesla Model S
7. Jeep Cherokee
8. Honda Ridgeline
9. Honda Odyssey
10. Honda Pilot
11. Chevrolet Corvette
12. GMC Canyon
13. Chevrolet Colorado
14. Acura MDX
15. Acura RDX
16. Acura TLX
17. Ford Ranger
18. Ford Bronco
19. Dodge Durango
20. Ford Expedition
The rest of the index is available on Cars.com's website.