# Mainstream Electric Car Commitments Volvo is Going Leather-Free and Fully Electric by 2030 By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-03-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo References: [veganfoodandliving](https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/volvo-leather-free-fully-electric-2030/) & [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/volvo-ev-leather-free-sustainable-vegan-c40-electric/) In an effort to be more sustainable and meet its goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2040, Swedish car manufacturer [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90) announced the brand will go leather0free and fully electric by the end of the decade. Last year, Volvo unveiled its first electric car which was dubbed the '[Polestar 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-3),' and this week the brand launched its second model, the [C40 Recharge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-volvo-ex30). Notably, the new model will be sold exclusively online. Volvo is a brand committed to environmental sustainability and according to the brand, by 2025, it is aiming for 25% of all material within its car to be recycled and bio-based. According to Volvo, "Instead of leather, we will use several different material alternatives, including sustainable vinyls and textiles." Image Credit: Volvo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Materials in Auto Manufacturing:** Opportunities for alternative materials and sustainable manufacturing processes in the automotive industry as demonstrated by Volvo's commitment to using sustainable vinyls and textiles in place of leather. - **Increasing Demand for Electric Cars:** Rising demand for electric cars as seen in Volvo's decision to go fully electric by 2030, creating opportunities for innovation in EV technology and infrastructure. - **Online Car Sales:** Opportunities for companies to create online platforms for car sales, following the exclusive online sales model adopted by Volvo for its C40 Recharge model. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry could benefit from the increased demand for electric vehicles and interest in sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. - **Textile:** The textile industry has an opportunity to work with automotive manufacturers to develop sustainable and durable fabrics and materials for use in electric cars. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies have opportunities to create innovative online platforms for car sales following Volvo's success with exclusive online sales for their new model. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Vehicle Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-and-mini.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-volvo-ex30.md) - [Ethical Vehicle Interior Finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-interiors.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90.md) - [Fossil-Free EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-free-battery-production.md) - [Plant-Based Car Leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-alternative-1.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-ex90.md) - [Safe-Focused Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90-ev-suv.md) - [Auto-Inspired Luxury Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-hudson.md)