At WWDC in 2020, Apple announced a new car key feature that lets people use the Wallet app on the iPhone or Apple Watch to control their car. While adoption of this feature has been slow, head below to find the full list of cars that support Apple car key integration.
Last updated: July 5, 2024
What is Apple car key?
This feature lets users add their car key to the Wallet app, then use the wallet app to lock, unlock, and start their car. While specific implementations vary depending on the carmaker, there are a few different ways Apple’s car key feature can be used:
- Passive entry: Approach your car with your device, it unlocks, start your car when inside, and walk away from your car with your device, it locks.
- Proximity: Lock, unlock, and start the car by holding your device close to the door handle or key reader.
- Remotely: You can use your device to remote lock and unlock your car, and use other features.
The car key feature also includes support for Express Mode. This feature allows you to use your car key without unlocking your device, or authenticating with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. The Wallet app also supports sharing your car key using things like Messages, Mail, and AirDrop.
What cars support Apple car key?
BMW
- 2021 – 2024 1 Series
- 2021 – 2024 2 Series
- 2021 – 2024 3 Series
- 2021 – 2024 4 Series
- 2021 – 2024 5 Series
- 2021 – 2024 6 Series
- 2021 – 2024 8 Series
- 2021 – 2024 X5
- 2021 – 2024 X6
- 2021 – 2024 X7
- 2021 – 2024 X5 M
- 2021 – 2024 X6 M
- 2021 – 2024 Z4
- 2022 – 2024 i4
- 2022 – 2024 iX
- 2022 – 2024 iX1
- 2022 – 2023 iX3
- 2023 i3
- 2023 i7
- 2024 i5
BYD
Genesis
Hyundai
- 2023 Palisade
- 2023 IONIQ 6
- 2024 Kona EV
- 2024 Santa Fe
Kia
- 2023 Telluride
- 2023 Niro
- 2024 Seltos
- 2024 EV9
Lotus
Mercedes-Benz
Rivian
- R1T (second-generation)
- R1S (second-generation)
More to come?
As of right now, these are the only cars that Apple says support car key. Ideally, adoption will only continue to grow, but we’ll have to wait for more announcements from automakers to know for sure.
Have you had a chance to try Apple’s car key feature? What did you think of it? Let us know down in the comments.
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