This milestone demonstrates AUDI's commitment to integrating product safety, quality and sustainability throughout the entire vehicle development process. It also reflects the growing importance of healthier vehicle interiors as a key indicator of overall product quality.

From material safety to whole-cabin safety

Today's vehicles are more than a means of transport. They are enclosed environments where drivers and passengers spend a significant amount of time. Interior components such as seats, steering wheels, centre consoles, door trims, seat belts, headliners, carpets, floor mats and control elements are in constant contact with occupants and therefore play an essential role in creating a healthy in-cabin environment.

The AUDI E5 has successfully met the stringent requirements of OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Product Class I, the most demanding product class developed for babies and young children. This confirms that all relevant interior materials with direct skin contact have been independently tested for harmful substances and comply with one of the world's most recognised product safety standards.

Unlike the certification of individual materials, whole-cabin certification takes a holistic approach by evaluating the complete passenger environment. This represents an important step forward for the automotive industry, shifting the focus from the safety of individual components to the safety of the entire vehicle interior.

Building on the success of the AUDI E7X

Following the AUDI E7X - the world's first vehicle to achieve both OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD certification for its complete interior—the certification of the AUDI E5 further demonstrates AUDI's long-term commitment to healthier vehicle interiors.

By expanding whole-cabin certification across additional models, AUDI continues to prioritise occupant wellbeing while driving continuous improvements in product quality and sustainability.

Through careful material selection, comprehensive quality management and responsible supply chain practices, the company promotes the use of safer materials and more sustainable manufacturing processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Healthier vehicle interiors are becoming a competitive advantage

AUDI E5 interior

As the new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues to evolve, purchasing decisions are increasingly influenced by factors beyond driving performance, intelligent technologies and vehicle range.

Consumers are placing greater emphasis on indoor air quality, the safety of interior materials and the overall health of the cabin environment. As a result, healthier vehicle interiors are becoming an increasingly important differentiator for automotive brands seeking to build consumer confidence and strengthen their market position.

Why more automotive manufacturers choose OEKO-TEX® certification

The automotive industry is facing growing expectations from regulators, consumers and brand owners to deliver safer and more sustainable products.

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 provides internationally recognised verification that textiles and related materials have been tested for harmful substances. The certification assesses compliance against strict limit values covering more than 1,000 regulated and non-regulated substances, providing confidence in the safety of products intended for direct human contact.

For automotive manufacturers and suppliers, OEKO-TEX® certification offers more than product verification. It supports stronger supply chain management, demonstrates a commitment to product safety and helps build trust with customers in an increasingly quality-focused market.

TESTEX supports safer and more sustainable automotive interiors

As consumer expectations for healthier mobility and sustainable manufacturing continue to grow, vehicle interiors are becoming an increasingly important focus for product development.

As the official OEKO-TEX® representative in China, TESTEX provides independent testing and certification services for automotive interior materials and complete cabin applications. Working closely with vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, we help organisations verify product safety, strengthen supply chain transparency and bring healthier, safer and more sustainable vehicle interiors to market.