EVs are starting to take over the car market. What once seemed like a vehicle reserved for people on the bleeding edge of tech, the EV is slowly becoming mainstream transportation.

With this influx of electric vehicles onto the automotive market, EVs are currently manufactured all over the world. The United States has a rich automotive history, and some of the best electric vehicles also hail from the States.

1. 2023 VW ID.4

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Volkswagen is betting hard on its electric future with the ID line of vehicles. The ID.4 is an attractive electric SUV, and now the ID.4 is also manufactured at Volkswagen's plant in Tennessee.

Volkswagen's cute electric SUV has all the tools to compete with the best EV SUVs for sale. First, it sports a handsome aesthetic that is subdued but not boring by any means.

The front end of the ID.4 is especially attractive, with flowing lines that give it a futuristic look. The rear of the ID.4 is also very appealing, including the awesome light bar, which gives the back an aggressive stance.

It seems like all modern vehicles are hopping on the light bar hype train, but it's not the worst trend in terms of aesthetics. The interior is also optimized for American life, with big cupholders in the center console and a roomy cabin that doesn't overwhelm you with 80" screens from side to side.

If you go for the 82 kWh battery in RWD configuration, the ID.4 can travel up to 275 miles on a full battery. This is great value for the $42k starting price and should be enough for the daily commute. It's great to see VW take its US lineup of electric vehicles seriously, and manufacturing the ID.4 locally is a great start.

2. Tesla Model S

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The Model S, especially in Plaid trim, is the king of mainstream performance EVs. At least until the Lucid Air Sapphire hits the market. It's also manufactured in the US, in Tesla's plant in Fremont, California, to be precise.

This huge factory manufactures the Model S, along with other Tesla vehicles. It's funny that many people don't associate Tesla with being a true US company, but it has a very heavy manufacturing presence in the US, solidifying it as a true US automaker.

In terms of what the Model S offers, its performance is already legendary, especially in the ultra-fast Model S Plaid specification. The top-tier Tesla sedan can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in less than two seconds and can demolish the quarter-mile run in nine seconds.

Of course, these numbers destroy any supercar that dares challenge the family sedan, and the Model S does it all in comfort and style. It's truly one of the best, if not the best, cars that have ever existed. The only thing the Model S can't do is go off-road, but that's what the Cybertruck is for.

3. Ford F-150 Lightning

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The F-150 Lightning looks like a regular F-150 except for a few very subtle design cues. The funny thing is the people who will buy this truck probably love the fact that it's ultra discrete.

Ford's F-150 is one of the best-selling cars in history, and Ford clearly didn't want to mess with a winning formula. According to Ford's media page, this super high-tech electric pickup truck is built in the car-crazy state of Michigan.

Built at the ultra-modern Rouge Electric Vehicle Center within Ford’s historic Rouge Complex, F-150 Lightning is the only electric vehicle that is Built Ford Tough.

Although the design might not be super revolutionary, the technology behind this truck sure is. It's also a true pickup truck; you can use it just like any regular Ford truck.

This is what Ford intended for their first EV pickup truck, a truck that works great and also happens to be an EV. There are no gimmicks here, just utilitarianism at its best. The F-150 also features one of the most comprehensive onboard power solutions available in the automotive world.

4. Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV is the most luxurious electric SUV you can buy. This might sound like hyperbole, especially considering there are very strong players in the luxury SUV segment, like the Tesla Model X and the Rivian R1S. But this large Mercedes EV is on a whole different level. Just one look at the EQS's interior will have you questioning why your Model X's interior looks so cheap.

The EQS SUV is also made in the US. Mercedes already has a storied history of building large luxury SUVs in the US, and the EQS is no exception. Mercedes builds the EQS SUV in its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, facility. If you want the ultimate electric luxury SUV, there's really no other choice. The EQS is currently the king of this segment, at least until a potential Maybach version launches.

5. GMC HUMMER EV

A Hummer EV in extract mode moving through rocks
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GMC's gargantuan HUMMER EVs are built at GMs Factory One facility in Detroit. These two electric SUVs are larger-than-life characters, and it seems that GM set out to build the heaviest EV ever.

The Hummer EV is probably the only EV that will manage to piss off environmentalists, which is probably something most HUMMER owners will consider a badge of honor. In a way, this is exactly what an electrified Hummer should be. But the true question is, what's the point of this massive, battery-powered monster?

The Hummer EV manages to make the Cybertruck appear sensible. Some of the vehicles on this list are surprisingly built in the US, but the HUMMER being US-made doesn't really invoke much of a surprise reaction.

This is exactly the type of EV you'd expect to hail from the US. The irony of HUMMER being revived as an EV manufacturer is still somewhat difficult to digest, but here we are, nonetheless.

It will be interesting to see how off-roadworthy these SUVs are in the long run. But it's highly unlikely that you'll see too many of these rare electric behemoths hitting your local trail. Regardless, GM has shaken up the electric SUV segment with a vehicle that looks like nothing else.

The US Is Becoming a Worldwide EV Hub

The US is becoming a worldwide leader in the production of electric vehicles. Domestic automakers are investing heavily in sprucing up their factories to accommodate EVs, and foreign automakers are also spending big bucks on producing vehicles locally for the competitive US market.

Whether you want an EV sedan or a huge electric SUV, there's a locally-built EV for every kind of buyer.