There are plenty of ways to reduce your reliance on animal-based products.
For cars, that mostly applies to leather used in upholstery and trim pieces, but can also cover materials like mohair used in some convertible tops. Here are 10 great vegan-friendly cars that go the extra mile to eliminate leather, fur and other animal products.
Once you've chosen your favourite, browse Motorpoint's choice of used cars for sale to find out how much you could save.
- Fiat 500e
- Polestar 4
- Tesla Model Y
- Citroen C3
- BMW 5 Series
- Jaecoo 7
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Dacia Duster
- Kia EV3
- Volvo XC60
Fiat 500e
Between its small size, EV powertrain and animal-free interior, the dinky Fiat 500e is all about minimising its impact. Big discounts on nearly new models also mean this battery-powered city car will only have a small impact on your wallet. You'll find artificial 'eco-leather' upholstery and trim covers on higher-spec versions – partly made from old fishing nets – while models lower in the range still get a selection of tasteful cloth finishes.
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Polestar 4
Polestar – along with sister brand Volvo – takes sustainability seriously. On the recent Polestar 4 – the company's Tesla Model Y rival – you have the option of 'Bio-attributed MicroTech' upholstery. This is a vinyl-style material made from organic sources built on a base made from recycled polyester. In practice, it looks and feels like smooth leather with little-to-no obvious grain pattern, and Polestar promises it's both soft and resilient. Beyond the Polestar 4, you can try out the more affordable Polestar 2 with its denim-like WeaveTech upholstery.
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Tesla Model Y
Tesla swapped over to using fully artificial leather in 2019, after having offered it as an option for a while. This upholstery is standard too, as are heated front seats with power-adjustment for the driver, so you can enjoy your animal-free experience in comfort. Of course, Teslas are also some of the most accomplished EVs on the roads, so driving one means you're reducing your exhaust emissions at the same time.
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Citroen C3
The Citroen C3 is no longer a softly sprung hatchback, but now a chunky little SUV. You have a choice of turbo petrol power under the bonnet, or a sensibly sized 44kWh battery under the floor, with the latter managing 198 exhaust-free miles to a charge. Regardless of how the wheels are spun, however, all cars come with artificial leather trim panels, with top-spec Max cars extending this to the seats too.
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BMW 5 Series
BMW is moving most models over to vegan interiors, with the latest 5 Series being the first car to fully remove animal products. In place of the standard leather older cars received, the new one gets 'Veganza' artificial leather. The name might be a bit silly, but it feels just as nice as the real thing – you probably wouldn't spot the difference unless someone pointed it out to you. You'll also find Veganza fitted to battery-powered BMW i5s.
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Jaecoo 7
Jaecoos have made a big splash since arriving in the UK recently. The appeal is obvious – a car that looks quite similar to a Range Rover Evoque, but for nearly half the price. Plus, Jaecoo's seven-year warranty is more than double Land Rover's. Those similarities continue in the cabin, where the Jaecoo is swathed in smooth synthetic leather upholstery complete with piping details to make it feel suitably premium. Pick either the self-charging or plug-in-hybrid engines for the best green credentials.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
When it launched, the Mach-E caused a stir by being a more environmentally friendly take on the red-blooded Ford Mustang. It doesn't stop at swapping the petrol engine out for a swift electric setup, but also outfits every model in the range with 'Sensico' artificial suede upholstery, both on the seats and interior trim. That's where the car's tree-hugging attitude ends, however, as it's sportier to drive than you might expect.
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Dacia Duster
The Dacia Duster has long enjoyed a reputation for affordability, but the latest version has worked hard to be more environmentally friendly. Exterior body parts are made from a recycled plastic material called 'Starkle' and, if you pick Extreme trim, you'll get interior and seat upholstery made from 'TEP MicroCloud'. This is an artificial fabric derived from algae that's also fully washable.
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Kia EV3
In its own quiet way, the EV3 makes a strong case to be all the car you'd ever need. Its clean, modern styling hides a boxy upright body, which means acres of interior space within its surprisingly compact footprint. And, with up to 375 miles of electric range, it's one of the longest-range EVs available at this price point – so it can happily serve as your main car. All current EV3 trim levels include synthetic leather upholstery on the seats, complemented by nice textile details on the dashboard.
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Volvo XC60
Volvo has always kept one eye on sustainability, and that now extends to the popular XC60 family SUV. Older versions of this car had full-leather interiors but, from 2025 onwards, Core and Plus versions now come with 'Nordico' synthetic leather upholstery. This comprises a surface made from bio-attributed PVC, affixed to a recycled polyester backing. Elsewhere in the Volvo range, you'll find materials like wood and flax used for interior details, along with innovative textile options like the EX30 with its dashboard trim made from recycled jeans.
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