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Here's Which Vehicles Offer iPhone Car Keys

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In 2020, Apple added a digital car key feature to its Wallet app, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch. The feature is currently offered by select automakers, including Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and a handful of others, and it is set to expand further.

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Apple has a web page with a list of vehicle models that support iPhone car keys, but it has not been updated in a while, so it is missing some recent additions. Our list below is more up to date, but if we are missing any vehicles, let us know.

How It Works

There are three levels of this feature, as explained in an Apple support document. Availability varies by vehicle model.
  • Lock, unlock, and start your car with passive entry
  • Lock, unlock, and start your car by proximity
  • Lock and unlock your car remotely
Express Mode lets you use your Wallet app key without unlocking your iPhone, or authenticating with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode.

You will need an iPhone XS or newer, or an Apple Watch Series 5 or newer. Passive entry requires an iPhone 11 or newer, or an Apple Watch Series 6 or newer.

Existing Vehicles
Audi
  • 2025 and newer A5
  • 2025 and newer Q5
  • 2025 and newer SQ5
  • 2025 and newer A6
  • 2025 and newer S6
  • 2025 and newer Q6
  • 2025 and newer SQ6
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
MINI
  • Aceman (produced from May 2024)
  • Cooper (3-door) C / S (produced from March 2024)
  • Cooper (3-door) E / SE (produced from November 2023)
  • Cooper (5-door) (produced from July 2024)
  • Countryman (produced from November 2023)
Hyundai
  • 2023 and newer Palisade
  • 2024 and newer Elantra
  • 2024 and newer Kona
  • 2024 and newer Santa Fe
  • 2024 and newer Sonata
  • 2025 and newer Tucson
  • 2025 and newer Santa Cruz
  • 2025 and newer IONIQ 5
  • 2023 and newer IONIQ 6
  • 2026 and newer IONIQ 9
Kia
  • 2023 and newer Telluride
  • 2023 and newer Niro
  • 2023 and newer Seltos
  • 2024 and newer EV3
  • 2024 and newer EV6
  • 2024 and newer EV9
  • 2024 and newer Sorento
  • 2025 and newer Carnival
  • 2025 and newer K5
Genesis
  • 2023 and newer GV60
  • 2023 and newer G90
  • 2024 and newer G70
  • 2024 and newer GV70
  • 2024 and newer GV90
Mercedes-Benz
  • 2024 and newer E‑Class
  • 2025 and newer EQE
  • 2025 and newer EQS
Polestar
  • All models of the Polestar 3
  • All models of the Polestar 4
RAM
  • 2025 and newer RAM 1500
Volvo
  • 2024 and newer EX30
  • 2024 and newer EX90
Lotus
  • 2024 and newer Eletre
  • 2024 and newer Emeya
A few other automakers have started offering iPhone car keys, like BYD, NIO, and Lynk & Co.

Availability may vary by country.

Future Vehicles

During its WWDC 2025 keynote last month, Apple said that the following 13 automakers would "soon" offer vehicle models with iPhone car keys:
  • Acura
  • Chevrolet
  • Cadillac
  • GMC
  • Porsche
  • Rivian
  • Smart
  • Lucid Motors
  • Tata Motors
  • Hongqi
  • WEY
  • Chery
  • Voyah
For Rivian, this will include the second-generation R1S and R1T and newer, according to a press release from more than a year ago.

Article Link: Here's Which Vehicles Offer iPhone Car Keys
 
Article Link
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/06/iphone-car-key-vehicles-list/
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Audi 2025 "all new" Q5 and SQ5 - they use the same architecture as the Q6 and SQ6, including support for the digital key.
 
jaymc said:
Of course, not a Tesla is listed. Can also do multiple features on the iPhone (lock, change temp, precondition battery, etc...) Can also do with iPad, WATCH and laptop.
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Yes, very unfortunate that Tesla doesn't support Apple car keys. There's a rational (albeit not very compelling) case for some manufacturers to avoid using CarPlay (preserve complete control over user interface), but I can't think of a defensible reason not to support car keys.
 
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xmach said:
Yes, very unfortunate that Tesla doesn't support Apple car keys. There's a rational (albeit not very compelling) case for some manufacturers to avoid using CarPlay (preserve complete control over user interface), but I can't think of a defensible reason not to support car keys.
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Tesla app is the car key. What would Tesla gain by offering it through Apple’s API?
 
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jaymc said:
Of course, not a Tesla is listed. Can also do multiple features on the iPhone (lock, change temp, precondition battery, etc...) Can also do with iPad, WATCH and laptop.
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I guess they are only talking about the key being in the Apple wallet. To my knowledge, all Tesla models allow iPhone, and Apple Watch to be used as the key. Although you’re not using an Apple app to make that work.


I’m just curious but with this Apple wallet key do you have to pull your phone out and double click the side button like you’re paying with Apple Pay? That would be kind of annoying in my opinion.
 
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Anaxarxes said:
Tesla app is the car key. What would Tesla gain by offering it through Apple’s API?
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Tesla itself would not directly gain anything. However, Telsa's customers would benefit from all the benefits of standard Apple car keys, including the ability to share car keys (either temporarily or on a more permanent basis) with others who do not have the Tesla app installed. There are also potential privacy benefits -- Apple has a pretty good reputation when it comes to privacy, and Tesla's is not so great. There are plenty of Tesla owners would prefer that Elon Musk not have the (potential) ability to know every time they lock and unlock their vehicles.
 
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xmach said:
Tesla itself would not directly gain anything. However, Telsa's customers would benefit from all the benefits of standard Apple car keys, including the ability to share car keys (either temporarily or on a more permanent basis) with others who do not have the Tesla app installed.
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I can see not needing the app as an advantage, but it’s not that big of a deal. It’s not like I’m loaning my car to everyone walking down the street. If I’m loaning my car to someone that means I physically talk to them explain to them what they need to do then they can download the app. Maybe for a car rental agency this might be an advantage.


xmach said:
There are also potential privacy benefits -- Apple has a pretty good reputation when it comes to privacy, and Tesla's is not so great. There are plenty of Tesla owners would prefer that Elon Musk not have the (potential) ability to know every time they lock and unlock their vehicles.
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I don’t think Elon cares when I unlock my vehicle. I would have to be pretty narcissistic to think that. Also, the vehicle shares data so just because it was unlocked a different way doesn’t mean that data isn’t sent from the vehicle.
 
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Corpuscle said:
Do you have any idea how absurd that statement is? According to your statement, I shouldn't use my iphone or watch to unlock the door to my house. I shouldn't use wallet to pay for my purchases and on and on. Ignore file just got another member.
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It’s normal for people to not trust some new technology. We all just have to learn about the new thing so we can feel more comfortable with it. I remember when key fobs came out, some people lost their minds. Especially the ones that didn’t require a physical key where you can just have the key fob on you.
 
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I have a 540i with Car Keys UWB support and it is a game changer. I just keep the key card in my wallet and just take my phone with me for daily driving. I basically only take my key fob when going on trips or somewhere with a valet.
 
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rgwebb said:
I have a 540i with Car Keys UWB support and it is a game changer. I just keep the key card in my wallet and just take my phone with me for daily driving. I basically only take my key fob when going on trips or somewhere with a valet.
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Do you have to take the iPhone out of your pocket and click on it like an old school key fob or is it automatic?
 
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