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: March 18, 2025
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?
Audi
- 2025 Audi A6 Avant E-Tron
BMW
- 2021 and newer 1 Series
- 2021 and newer 2 Series
- 2021 and newer 3 Series
- 2021 and newer 4 Series
- 2021 and newer 5 Series
- 2021 and newer 6 Series
- 2021 and newer 8 Series
- 2021 and newer X5
- 2021 and newer X6
- 2021 and newer X7
- 2021 and newer X5 M
- 2021 and newer X6 M
- 2021 and newer Z4
- 2022 and newer i4
- 2022 and newer iX
- 2022 and newer iX1
- 2022 and newer iX3
- 2023 and newer i3
- 2023 and newer i7
- 2024 and newer i5
BYD
Genesis
- 2023 and newer GV60
- 2023 and newer G90
- 2024 and newer G70
Hyundai
- 2023 and newer Palisade
- 2023 and newer IONIQ 6
- 2024 and newer Kona EV
- 2024 and newer Santa Fe
- 2025 IONIQ 5
Kia
- 2023 and newer Telluride
- 2023 and newer Niro
- 2024 and newer Seltos
- 2024 and newer EV9
Lotus
- 2024 and newer Eletre
- 2024 and newer Emeya
MINI
- MINI Aceman (production from 05/24)
- MINI Cooper (3-door) C / S (production from 03/24)
- MINI Cooper (3-door) E / SE (production from 11/23)
- MINI Cooper (5-door) (production from 07/24)
- MINI Countryman (production from 11/23)
- MINI John Cooper Works Countryman (production from 11/23)
Mercedes-Benz
Polestar
Rivian
- R1T (second-generation)
- R1S (second-generation)
Volvo
- 2024 and newer EX90
- 2024 and newer EX30
RAM
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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