The Tesla Model 3 took the top spot in Cars.com’s 2021 “American-Made Index,” released June 23, 2021. It is the first all-electric vehicle to lead the list in its 16-year history.
The index ranks new vehicles by how much they contribute to the U.S. economy, based on U.S. factory jobs, assembly plants and parts sourcing.
Top 10
- 1. Tesla Model 3 (Fremont, California)
- 2. Ford Mustang (Flat Rock, Michigan)
- 3. Tesla Model Y (Fremont, California)
- 4. Jeep Cherokee (Belvidere, Illinois)
- 5. Chevrolet Corvette (Bowling Green, Kentucky)
- 6–9. Honda Ridgeline, Odyssey, Pilot and Passport (Lincoln, Alabama)
- 10. Toyota Tundra (San Antonio, Texas)
Key details
- 90 of 344 models on the market qualified for the index.
- General Motors had the most models on the list, with 19. Honda had 13, Toyota 12 and Ford 11.
- Cars.com research found 72% of shoppers say a car’s U.S. economic impact is an important factor, and 29% say buying a vehicle not made in the USA is “unpatriotic.”
“It’s worth noting that Tesla is the only major automaker to claim 100% domestic production for all cars it sells in the U.S., well above the industry’s roughly 52% average for the 2021 model year.”
Kelsey Mays, Cars.com
FAQ
Which car ranked first?
The Tesla Model 3.
How many models qualified?
90 of 344.
Which automaker had the most models?
General Motors, with 19.
Source & credit
Source: USA Today, June 23, 2021: “Tesla Model 3 becomes first all-electric car of the year on Cars.com 2021 American-Made Index”.
Also: Electrek, June 23, 2021: index report.