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Tesla tops 2026 American-Made Index again, but two key models are gone
Tesla holds first and second place in Cars.com's 2026 American-Made Index with the Model 3 and Model Y, marking six consecutive years at the top. However, the discontinuation of the Model S and Model X this year removes two models that previously ranked highly, reducing Tesla's presence in the top 10. The Cybertruck is absent due to not meeting the federal definition of a light-duty passenger vehicle. Out of 379 vehicles analyzed, only 86 qualified for the index, fewer than in 2025, and other EVs like the Volkswagen ID.4 also disappeared due to discontinuation.
- Model 3 and Model Y hold first and second place in the 2026 American-Made Index
- Model S and Model X were discontinued and no longer appear in the index
🔎 Why it matters: The discontinuation of the Model S and Model X affects the composition of the 2026 American-Made Index, where Tesla had dominated with four models.
📈 Upside: Tesla maintains leadership with the Model 3 built in Fremont and the Model Y assembled in Fremont and Austin.
📉 Risk: The reduction of Tesla models in the index opens space for other manufacturers to improve their rankings.
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