BMW And MINI Production Models To Go Vegan In 2023

Innovative renewable bio-based materials will replace current raw materials of animal origin

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As part of an eco-friendly solution for its future models, Munich, Germany-based BMW Group plans to launch its first vehicles featuring completely vegan interiors in 2023. This is being made possible primarily through the development of innovative materials with leather-like properties. It will also be possible to use these materials for steering wheel surfaces, which must fulfil demanding criteria when it comes to feel, premium appearance and wear resistance.

Fully vegan interiors will be available for both BMW and MINI models for the first time from 2023. The demand for vegan and leather-free interiors is set to increase further in environmentally-conscious markets like US, China and Europe.The reduction of CO2 emissions over the entire life cycle of a vehicle is the central goal of the BMW Group on the road to climate neutrality, which is to be achieved by 2050 at the latest.

For this purpose and intent, material selection has a key role to play. Replacing raw materials of animal origin makes a significant contribution to increasing sustainability in vehicle production, says BMW.