Tesla seat "leather" and dog durability

[FirstInTown]

I heard the seats are really covered in a man-made (plastic or vinyl really) "vegan leather". A bit disappointing for a $80K+ car, as real leather at that level can be very nice and soft and durable. Really wish they just offered a good quality cloth as those are durable also.

My question comes with 65 lbs golden retriever and claw durability. Never had a cloth or leather 'rip' from her, but afraid a plastic seat "vegan leather" will get claw punctures, tears and scratches.

Are the coverings stronger than I assume?

So sad, as 'doggy mode' is so awesome but can't have dog destroying seats in a very expensive car.

 

[glide]

The vegan leather is not very durable. A 60lb animal with claws can go right through it.

 

[FirstInTown]

The vegan leather is not very durable. A 60lb animal with claws can go right through it.

Great! W.T.F. Tesla. Why even have Doggy Mode? For little cat sized dogs? This is the most expensive car I've ever looked at and having the dog ruin it will not go over well with conservative wife.

What do others do? 5 seater with a custom cover for the back seat?

 

[glide]

Great! W.T.F. Tesla. Why even have Doggy Mode? For little cat sized dogs? This is the most expensive car I've ever looked at and having the dog ruin it will not go over well with conservative wife.

What do others do? 5 seater with a custom cover for the back seat?

Cover the seats or buy from an auto manufacturer that doesn’t skimp on materials under the guise of eco-friendliness.

 

[HenryT]

We use one of these in a MS - Car Seat Covers & Boot Liners - Custom Seat Covers & Bootliners - Tesla - Tesla Custom Back Seat Covers - Over The Top

Seems pretty robust and keeps our two dogs from too much mischief. That said, our dogs are cocker spaniels so not so much of a test as yours might be.

 

[FirstInTown]

We use one of these in a MS - Car Seat Covers & Boot Liners - Custom Seat Covers & Bootliners - Tesla - Tesla Custom Back Seat Covers - Over The Top

Seems pretty robust and keeps our two dogs from too much mischief. That said, our dogs are cocker spaniels so not so much of a test as yours might be.

Thanks, those would work and the price seems right for a good quality cover. Thanks again, even a Golden would be OK with these.

 

[FirstInTown]

Cover the seats or buy from an auto manufacturer that doesn’t skimp on materials under the guise of eco-friendliness.

Just saw a Youtuber ordering a Rivian. Interior: Vegan Leather. Crock, this is NOT leather. More like Vegan Vinyl, but that is SO 1970s...

 

[Koolio46]

Just get a hammock style dog seat cover. That’s what I use for our black lab (62 pounds).

 

[catttbee]

I have a 150 lb Great Dane and an 90lb GSD, the vegan leather has held up to them very well. No issues with claws so far at all. The drool does stain though! I have a 2021 model Y