At WWDC 2020, Apple announced a new car key feature that allows people to use the Wallet app on their iPhone or Apple Watch to control their car. While adoption of this feature is slow, scroll down below for a complete list of vehicles that support Apple car key integration.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
What is an Apple car key?
This feature allows users to add their car key to the Wallet app, and then use the wallet app to lock, unlock and start their cars. While specific uses vary by car manufacturer, there are a few different ways the Apple Car Key feature can be used:
- A flawless entry: Approach your car with your device, it unlocks, start your car when you’re inside, and walk your car with your phone, it locks.
- Proximity: Lock, unlock, and start the car by holding your device near the door handle or key reader.
- Remote: You can use your device to remotely 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 keys using things like Messages, Mail, and AirDrop.
And if your iPhone dies? You can still use it as a car key for up to five hours after the fact. Pretty impressive stuff.
What cars support Apple car key?
Audi
- 2025 and the new SQ5
- 2025 and the new A6
- 2025 and the new Q5
- 2025 and the new SQ6
- 2025 and the new A5
- 2025 and the new S6
- 2025 and the new Q6
BMW
- 2021 and 1 new series
- 2021 and 2 new series
- 2021 and 3 new series
- 2021 and 4 new series
- 2021 and 5 new series
- 2021 and the new 6 series
- 2021 and the new 8 series
- 2023 and the new X1
- 2023 and the new X2
- 2023 and the new X3
- 2021 and the new X5
- 2021 and the new X6
- 2021 and the new X7
- 2021 and the new X5 M
- 2021 and the new X6 M
- 2021 and the new Z4
- 2022 and the new i4
- 2022 and the new iX
- 2022 and the new iX1
- 2022 and the new iX3
- 2023 and the new i3
- 2023 and the new i7
- 2024 and the new i5
BYD
Genesis
- 2023 and new G90 MY23 – Current
- 2023 and new GV60 (Performance only)
- 2023 and the new G90
- 2023 and new GV60 (Performance only)
- 2024 G70
- 2025 G70
- 2026 G70 3.3T Sport Prestige AWD & RWD
- 2025 G80 2.5T Sport Prestige
- 2025 G80 3.5T Sport Advance & Prestige
- 2025 GV80
- 2025 GV80 Coupe
- 2025 G90
- 2026 G80 EV Prestige
- 2026 GV70 Sport Prestige, Sport Advanced, Sport Prestige
Hyundai
- 2023 and the new Palisade
- 2023 and the new IONIQ 6
- 2024 and the new Kona EV
- 2024 and the new Santa Fe
- 2025 IONIQ 5
Kia
- 2023 and the new Telluride
- 2023 and the new Niro
- 2024 and the new Seltos
- 2024 and the new EV9
The Lotus
- 2024 and the new Eletre
- 2024 and the new Emeya
Mercedes-Benz
- 2024 and the new E-Class
- 2025 and the new EQS
- 2025 and the new EQE
MINI
- MINI Aceman (production from 05/24)
- MINI Cooper (3 doors) C / S (production from 03/24)
- MINI Cooper (3 doors) E / SE (production from 11/23)
- MINI Cooper (5 doors) (production from 07/24)
- MINI Countryman (production from 11/23)
- MINI John Cooper Works Countryman (production from 11/23)
NIO
RAM
Polestar
Rivian
- R1T (second generation)
- R1S (second generation)
Volvo
- 2024 and the new EX90
- 2024 and the new EX30
More to come?
At WWDC 2025, Apple teased that more brands have signed on to support Apple’s Car Key in Wallet:
- Chevrolet
- Acura
- The Cadillac
- GMC
- The Porsche
- Voyah
- It’s smart
- Lucid Motors
- A Cadillac
- Tata Motors
- Hongqi
- WEY
- Chery
GM also announced that it will soon introduce a car key for some of its systems. Chinese manufacturer Jetour is also about to release the key to the car.
Currently, these are the cars that Apple says support the car key. Ideally, adoption will continue to grow, but we’ll have to wait for more announcements from automakers to know for sure.
What models did we miss? Have you had a chance to try Apple’s car key feature? What did you think about it? Let us know down in the comments.
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