Are you worried about tariffs? Do you want to make sure your next car purchase supports American workers? You are not alone. More shoppers than ever are asking a simple but important question before signing any paperwork: Where is this car actually built? The good news is that some of the best hybrids and electric vehicles on the market today are assembled right here in the United States. And a number of them are available at Earnhardt dealerships across Arizona. This guide cuts through the noise and gives you the straight facts on American-made hybrids and EVs.
Every year, Cars.com publishes the American-Made Index (AMI). It is the most trusted, independent ranking of vehicles that contribute most to the U.S. economy. The index does not just look at where a car’s badge comes from. It scores each vehicle on five major factors: final assembly location, percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts, engine country of origin, transmission country of origin, and U.S. manufacturing workforce.
That last point is a big one. A car can wear an American brand name and still be built overseas. Conversely, a Honda or a Kia can score higher than a traditional domestic nameplate because of where it is actually put together and how many American workers had a hand in building it. In fact, for the 2025 AMI, roughly two-thirds of the vehicles on the Made in USA list come from foreign-owned automakers building in the U.S.
For 2025, Cars.com studied more than 400 model-year vehicles and identified 99 that made the final index. That list now includes 11 battery-electric vehicles and 19 hybrids and plug-in hybrids, up significantly from prior years.
If you are trying to avoid tariff-related price increases or simply want your purchase to support American jobs, the AMI is your starting point. Think of it as a straight-talk consumer guide, which fits us just fine here at Earnhardt.
Since 1982, the Honda Accord has been assembled in Marysville, Ohio, at Honda’s Marysville Auto Plant. This is one of the longest-running U.S. assembly legacies of any non-domestic brand. Honda added hybrid production at that facility as it became needed. This represents a deep American manufacturing history, not just a recent pivot.
What does that mean for you as a buyer? It means the car sitting on the lot is the product of American workers, American supply chains, and decades of investment in the state of Ohio. That is a Made in USA story worth knowing.
Key specs to look for on the 2026 Accord Hybrid:
You can explore Accord Hybrid inventory and current offers at Earnhardt Honda.
If the Accord is Ohio’s automotive pride, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is Kentucky’s. The Camry has long been assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown, one of the most productive auto plants in North America. Like Honda, Toyota has built a deep U.S. manufacturing presence over decades, not just in response to recent trade pressures.
The Camry Hybrid is a consistent bestseller for good reason. It offers a practical combination of fuel efficiency, reliability, and everyday comfort. For Arizona drivers logging miles on the 101 or making the run between the Valley and Tucson, those are real advantages.
Key specs to look for on the 2026 Camry Hybrid:
Browse current Camry Hybrid inventory at Earnhardt Toyota.
Here is the one that surprises most shoppers. The Kia EV6 ranked 6th overall on the 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index, making it the highest-ranked non-Tesla EV on the entire list. What pushed it there? Two things: final assembly at Kia’s West Point, Georgia, plant and an 80% U.S. and Canadian parts content percentage, the highest of any vehicle sold in America today.
That is not a small number. It means the vast majority of the materials and components in a Kia EV6 come from North America. For a buyer trying to support American workers and supply chains, that is exactly the kind of vehicle worth putting on your list.
The 2026 Kia EV6 is also a genuinely compelling vehicle on its own terms:
Kia’s growing investment in U.S. manufacturing is a jobs story too. The West Point, Georgia, plant employs thousands of American workers and anchors the local economy. Check out EV6 inventory at Peoria Kia.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of the most talked-about electric vehicles on the market, and it now has a Georgia zip code to go with the buzz. Hyundai’s Metaplant in Savannah, Georgia, is assembling the Ioniq 5 for the U.S. market. The Metaplant itself is one of the largest economic development projects in Georgia’s history, and Hyundai has committed billions of dollars to its U.S. manufacturing footprint.
The Ioniq 5 also made the 2025 American-Made Index, meaning it meets the bar for assembly location and domestic content. That is a meaningful distinction for buyers who want a stylish, long-range EV and want to know their money is staying closer to home.
Key specs to look for on the 2026 Ioniq 5:
Earnhardt has three Hyundai locations in the Valley. You can find Ioniq 5 inventory at Earnhardt Hyundai Avondale, Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale, and Earnhardt Hyundai San Tan in Gilbert.
You have probably seen the headlines. Tariffs on imported vehicles have become a real factor in new car pricing, and shoppers are paying attention. The good news is that vehicles assembled in the United States are generally not subject to the same import tariffs that apply to foreign-built cars.
That means buyers who choose American made vehicles like the Honda Accord Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Kia EV6, or Hyundai Ioniq 5 may be better positioned to avoid the price spikes that imported vehicles could face as tariff policies evolve.
This is not about fear. It is about being informed. When you know where your car is built, you can make a smarter purchase decision. And in this case, the smart choice also happens to support American manufacturing jobs and communities. That is a good feeling to drive home with.
According to a recent Cars.com survey, 73% of shoppers say they would consider an American-built vehicle to avoid added tariff costs, and 74% say they are willing to pay a premium to support U.S. jobs.
Earnhardt has been a family-owned part of Arizona since 1951. Straight talk is what we do. So here is the straight version: several of the best hybrids and EVs on the road today are built by American workers, and you can shop all of them at Earnhardt locations right here in the Valley.
Shop American-made hybrids and EVs at your nearest Earnhardt dealership. Browse current inventory or schedule a test drive today. No bull.
