The Tesla Model 3 Performance topped the 2024 Made in America Auto Index, boasting a total domestic content of 87.5%. Following were the Model Y Long Range and standard Model Y, both at 85%. This ranking illustrates not only Tesla's commitment to American manufacturing but also their significant presence in the growing electric vehicle market. Achieving these high domestic content figures demonstrates Tesla’s strategy of sourcing materials closer to home, promoting local industry.
While Tesla leads the Made in America Auto Index, it is essential to note that their vehicles still include parts sourced from overseas, particularly from China. As American University’s Frank DuBois pointed out, despite the high domestic content percentages, the reliance on foreign parts persists. This dual reality—high American content alongside global procurement—poses questions about the true extent of U.S. manufacturing efficiency and economic impact within the auto sector.
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