I remember a few threads ago, a couple of owners with vegan seats stating the material handles stains better and lasts longer than leather.
I have no idea how well it compares to cloth seats.
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Vegan option?
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I remember a few threads ago, a couple of owners with vegan seats stating the material handles stains better and lasts longer than leather.
I have no idea how well it compares to cloth seats.
WileyTheMan
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I would worry about durability with the "vegan" option. That and I'm not willing to pay more just to get that. It would have to offer some benefit outside making you feel better about the material source.
You'll have some durability data from those of us who chose it in the Model X. From a standpoint of benefits, it's softer and purportedly easier to clean. It can also be pure white (as is currently offered). Those seem like good upsides, especially if we see acceptable durability.
T3SLA_NC
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The white seats look fantastic. I will wait and see what those seats look like after a year of use in the Model X before I decide.
Genshi
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Yeah, I do love the white seats so I'd be amenable to vegan just to get that, but I also have concerns about longevity and durability. I've always had cloth seats, and I've done some horrible things to my cars* so longevity is my first concern. While I intend to do horrible things less often in a Model 3, I'll likely still do them occasionally...
*Not that you sickos... I'm talking about transporting large objects, digging up root balls and transporting them in the front seats, putting crazy sh*t on top. That type of nonsense.
*Not that you sickos... I'm talking about transporting large objects, digging up root balls and transporting them in the front seats, putting crazy sh*t on top. That type of nonsense.
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WileyTheMan
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Good to know, thanks. Easier to clean would be a pretty big benefit to me with three youngsters.
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alseTrick
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Why would the inorganic seats be less durable than the organic ones? Or is the material made out of some kind of fermented bean curd instead of a synthetic fabric?
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I think people are familiar with high quality leather and low quality synthetics. Comparing the two, the higher quality leather has generally performed better. But I agree with you - synthetics have the capability to outperform a natural material. I'm hopeful the seat material in my X proves this correct!
ModelNforNerd
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I could never do white.....
between owning 2 dogs (who, I have been informed by my wife, WILL be allowed in the Model 3....yes, dear...) and New England's seasons, one of which includes MUD....a white interior is a recipe for disaster.
between owning 2 dogs (who, I have been informed by my wife, WILL be allowed in the Model 3....yes, dear...) and New England's seasons, one of which includes MUD....a white interior is a recipe for disaster.
If the synthetic material in the X seats holds up as well as leather I will likely go with it in my Model 3 as long as it is available in the color I want, and I expect it will based on what I heard yesterday.
It was nice that one of the shareholders from last year who advocated for the "vegan" option got the chance to publicly thank Elon for making the synthetic seat option available. I was glad she didn't chastise him for not offering a synthetic steering wheel cover option. As far as I know that is still leather only, is that right?
It was nice that one of the shareholders from last year who advocated for the "vegan" option got the chance to publicly thank Elon for making the synthetic seat option available. I was glad she didn't chastise him for not offering a synthetic steering wheel cover option. As far as I know that is still leather only, is that right?
No. That was the whole point of my post. There is a vegan option, which when ordered, makes anything in the interior that would have normally been leather, some sort of faux leather. That would include the steering wheel cover and any door/dash inserts, etc..
There was a couple from Ft. Worth, TX that spoke at last year's SH meeting about getting a vegan Model S. They said it took a long time, as they didn't really have vegan option at the time.
This might not matter with the M3, if the steering wheel cover is non-leather on the lower models to begin with. I'm guessing that the steering wheel cover is always leather on the MS/X, even with the cloth seats.
Respectfully, I really hope they don't actually call it vegan if they expect the masses to accept and adopt the available material option. I may like it better than leather anyway, I just wouldn't appreciate the "lifestyle choice" weight I'm afraid would come with its purchase.
In my opinion, there is nothing worse in than being labeled based on a particular car/brand/package. Unfortunately, it happens way too often. No offense, but this honestly makes me want to order a vanity plate with a clever abbreviation of the word carnivore. I can see people falsely assuming I'm vegan based on the talk of Tesla offering vegan packages. I'd rather avoid uncomfortable conversations (even accusations) when I pull up to a steakhouse.
In my opinion, there is nothing worse in than being labeled based on a particular car/brand/package. Unfortunately, it happens way too often. No offense, but this honestly makes me want to order a vanity plate with a clever abbreviation of the word carnivore. I can see people falsely assuming I'm vegan based on the talk of Tesla offering vegan packages. I'd rather avoid uncomfortable conversations (even accusations) when I pull up to a steakhouse.
CarnEVor?
Seriously, though, "nothing worse" than being labeled based on your car? That seems a bit short sighted.
xkwizit
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And actually I don't believe Tesla started or officially used the "vegan" label for the ultra white seats on Model X. If I recall correctly, it was one of the animal protection groups that made that announcement and Tesla just kept silent about it.
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