A new study from the American University’s Kogod School of Business has determined that today’s Tesla lineup is comprised of the most American cars on the road today.
For their study, researchers from American University measured the percentage of parts originating in the United States or Canada in every vehicle model sold in the United States. The findings of the researchers are presented in the school’s Made in America Auto Index, as noted in a report from Kelley Blue Book.
The main point:
- The Tesla Model 3 Performance topped the 2024 Made in America Auto Index, with a total domestic content of 87.5%.
- The Model 3 Performance was followed by the Tesla Model Y Long Range and the standard Model Y, both of which were listed with a total domestic content of 85%.
- The Tesla Cybertruck was ranked third in the 2024 Made in America Auto Index, with a total domestic content of 82.5%.
- The Tesla Model S and Model X were ranked fourth in the list, with a total domestic content of 80%.
Tesla’s record:
- Last year, Tesla also topped the Kogod School’s Made in America Auto Index.
- The Tesla Model 3 Long Range and Model Y Long Range topped the 2023 list with a total domestic content of 87.5%.
- In second place last year were the Tesla Model 3 Performance and the Model Y, both of which were listed with a total domestic content of 85%.
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