More than a dozen electric cars are now manufactured in the U.S., including some of the bestselling models from the most prominent companies in the rapidly emerging segment. In this article, we will highlight some of them and tell you exactly where they are made, too.
Tesla
The leading EV manufacturer in the U.S., Tesla has factories in Fremont, California, and Austin, Texas. Models include:
- Model S (sedan)
- Model 3 (sedan)
- Model X (SUV)
- Model Y (crossover)
Ford
Ford manufactures electric vehicles in the U.S., including:
- Mustang Mach-E (produced in Mexico but designed and sold in the U.S.)
- F-150 Lightning (fully electric pickup, manufactured in Michigan)
General Motors (GM)
GM produces EVs under its Chevrolet and GMC brands:
- Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV (compact EVs, manufactured in Michigan)
- GMC Hummer EV (electric pickup and SUV, produced in Michigan)
Rivian
A U.S.-based EV startup with a factory in Normal, Illinois, producing:
- R1T (electric pickup)
- R1S (electric SUV)
Lucid Motors
Lucid has a factory in Arizona, where it manufactures:
- Lucid Air (luxury electric sedan)
Cadillac
GM’s luxury brand is also entering the EV market with:
- Cadillac Lyriq (SUV, production in Tennessee)
Nu Ride Inc (formerly Lordstown Motors)
Based in Ohio, producing:
- Endurance (electric pickup)
THE TAKEAWAY
The companies above represent the core of U.S.-made electric cars, with more models expected as additional manufacturers expand their electric vehicle offerings and new ones, such as Canoo, get their prototypes into production. Fisker is also planning on producing a new model in the US.
Sources: EV Car Answers Editors, Gemini, ChatGPT
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