10 Best American Made Cars of 2025 – From EVs to Muscle Icons
When buyers look for an American made car, they often need more than just brand familiarity. True domestic craftsmanship involves final assembly within the United States using high US and Canadian parts content along with creation of American jobs.
Cars dot com evaluated over 400 models for 2025 across five criteria assembly location parts content engine and transmission origin and US labor footprint. Now in its 20th year of publication, this index placed Tesla in the top four spots for the first time ever – underscoring how electric vehicles are reshaping US auto production.
Here, we spotlight ten American made models, spanning EVs trucks, muscle luxury, and supercar segments, to reflect the breadth of US automotive manufacturing.
Tesla Model 3
Most American Made Vehicle in 2025
The Tesla Model 3 reclaimed the top position in the 2025 American Made Index, thanks to final assembly in Fremont California, and Austin Texas, along with around 75 % parts content from the US, and Canada.
Its return to number one was propelled by a 2023 redesign dubbed Project Highland that improved domestic sourcing while refreshing range and design. Supporters see the Model 3 as a symbol of homegrown electric vehicle production and job creation
Tesla Model Y
Top-Selling EV With Strong Domestic Content
The Model Y ranks second in the index and shares its production facilities with the Model 3. Built in both Fremont and Austin, it mirrors the same high level of U.S. and Canadian content.
As Tesla’s best-selling model, the Model Y demonstrates how domestic production can scale effectively in the EV segment.
Tesla Model S and Model X
Luxury Electric Icons Built in California
Claiming the third and fourth positions, the Tesla Model S and Model X are assembled in Fremont and carry strong North American component sourcing.
These premium EVs reinforce Tesla’s vertically integrated production model and highlight its continued dominance in U.S.-based luxury EV manufacturing.
Kia EV6
A Non Tesla EV Assembled in Georgia
Breaking Tesla’s monopoly in the top five, the Kia EV6 ranks sixth in the index due to final assembly in West Point Georgia, and having the highest parts content of any vehicle studied around 80 %.
This performance signals how global automakers are investing heavily in US manufacturing, to meet both consumer demand, and policy requirements.
Ford F150
Americas Top Selling Pickup With Deep US Roots
Built in Michigan and Missouri, the F150 continues to lead US sales and is one of Ford’s most domestically rooted products assembled by the company with the highest number of US hourly workers Barron’s.
With options ranging from gas to hybrid and electric, developers aim to align tradition with future proofing.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Core GM Full-Size Truck Made in the U.S.
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is assembled in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Flint, Michigan. Though it just missed the index’s top 10, it is still a cornerstone of General Motors’ domestic manufacturing strategy.
Silverado’s continued popularity helps maintain jobs across GM’s extensive U.S. plant and supplier network.
Ford Mustang
American Muscle Built in Michigan
The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is assembled exclusively in Flat Rock, Michigan. From the turbocharged EcoBoost to the high-performance GT and GTD variants, the Mustang combines legacy with local production.
It remains one of the most iconic American vehicles still built in the U.S., symbolizing Detroit’s enduring muscle car roots.
Rivian R1T and R1S
Emerging American EV Maker Out of Illinois
Rivian manufactures its electric pickup and SUV—the R1T and R1S—in Normal, Illinois. Backed by U.S.-based investment, the company converted a former Mitsubishi plant into a state-of-the-art EV facility.
Rivian reflects the rise of new American automakers with deep domestic roots in both production and sustainability.
Lucid Air
Luxury EV Sedan Made in Arizona
The Lucid Air is built in Casa Grande, Arizona, with a U.S. and Canadian parts content estimated at around 53%. As a premium electric sedan, it offers high performance, cutting-edge design, and a strong American production footprint.
Lucid continues to scale its operations while building a niche in the domestic luxury EV segment.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Flagship SUV Assembled in Michigan
Assembled in Detroit, Michigan, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries roughly 71% domestic content. It remains a favorite among U.S. buyers for its rugged capability and iconic design.
Jeep’s reinvestment in U.S. plants strengthens its reputation as a truly American SUV brand.
Why Buying a Car Made in the USA Still Matters
Buying a vehicle made in America is about more than pride – it supports local economies, boosts manufacturing jobs, and protects national supply chains. In 2025, with a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and heightened consumer awareness of supply chain issues, domestic production matters more than ever.
Whether you’re choosing a Tesla, a Ford truck, or a Jeep SUV, these vehicles represent a continued investment in American innovation, labor, and economic resilience.