What Eva Car Mats Look Like After 6 Months, 1 Year of Use 

Nothing is as useful as the test of time. When you invest in car mats, you should request assurance of their longevity. It’s all part of being a conscious consumer. Nobody wants a mat that will be cracked or worn after just a few short months.

In this review, we’ll give you a sneak peek into the durability of EVA material car mats. Here’s what EVA car mats look like after 6 months and a whole year of use.

First Look and Installation

At first glance, customers describe EVA mats as “light and soft.” The diamond or honeycomb pattern looks sleek, but you’ll notice how deep the grooves are. These markings are designed to keep dirt and fluid trapped to prevent damage to your vehicle.

Lifting the mat is easy; EVA material is lighter and more pliable than rubber. And, as made-to-measure products, the fit is snug and comfortable. Opting for a custom fit reduces the risk of dirt or spillage seeping under ill-fitting corners and going undetected. That close fit is immensely important.

Once in place, the mat relies on in-built anti-slip technology to stay trustworthy and secure.

EVA Car Mats After 6 Months of Use

If you drove your car for six months and didn’t clean your EVA mats, what do you think they’d look like? The above image shows a black Prime EVA mat fitted to a Skoda’s driver’s seat after six months of regular use. The condition of the rear passenger’s set is shown below.

Performance and Durability

As you can see, after six months, EVA mats are in great condition, with some superficial dirt marks from usage. There is no wear and tear damage.

After this period, you can see slight mud or dust stains on the mat’s surface from using the vehicle with dirty shoes. Rather than requiring a deep clean like carpets, though, this light muck is removable with a simple shake or rinse. The owner might want to schedule a quick five-minute clean.

One reason customers rave about these mats is their ability to securely trap unwanted debris. One review says they “Love the EVA mats because they keep water and sand effectively, which are usual problems with kids in a car.”

What you can’t see in this image is the lack of smell. EVA material is odorless and immune to mold, something a carpet couldn’t withstand under these conditions. There’s no musty aroma, even after six months of usage.

EVA Car Mats After 1 Year of Use

What about if we fast-forward a year? The image above shows a front seat-fitted red EVA mat in a Citroen after 12 months of use. Look at what a difference a quick clean makes!

As effective as EVA mats are at trapping dirt and liquid, their bounce-back is fantastic. A quick shake or rinse revitalizes them completely. Even after a year of regular use, this mat looks brand new and in great condition. You can see how it has kept its anti-slip effectiveness, too — it still fits snugly against the car’s interior. There’s no sign of wear or tear, which aligns with the predicted five year lifespan of EVA car mats.

Below is another image of a boot organizer and mat in the same vehicle. Unlike rubber, the material does not crack from heat over summer. It also keeps a fresh glow, whereas carpet gradually dulls with each wash.

Long-Term Performance

Let us grab our crystal ball. Here’s what the future holds should you take the plunge with an EVA mat. On average, these mats will last around five years and are guaranteed to withstand temperatures from -50°C to +50°C.

As you can see from the six month and one year review, a simple clean can restore the mat to its original condition. Maintenance is simple: just a quick shake of any dirt or a blast with a hosepipe will suffice.

But what about after those five years? At Prime EVA, we take the sustainability of our EVA foam floor mats seriously. That’s why we offer a trade-in scheme. Send us your used EVA mats, and we’ll provide a 20% discount on your next purchase. At Prime EVA, the future is a priority.