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Apple Expands Wallet Car Keys to 13 More Automakers

Announced at WWDC, the move will extend Apple’s digital car key coverage to 33 brands with availability dates still unconfirmed.

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Apple's CarPlay on a screen in a vehicle.

Overview

  • Apple’s Wallet car key feature uses NFC technology to integrate digital keys with iPhone, Apple Watch and CarPlay.
  • At WWDC 2025, Apple confirmed that Acura, Cadillac, Chery, Chevrolet, GMC, Hongqi, Lucid, Porsche, Rivian, Smart, Tata, Voyah and WEY will soon gain support.
  • The upcoming additions will bring the total number of vehicle brands compatible with Wallet car keys to 33.
  • Manufacturers deploy the feature through passive entry, proximity tapping or remote control modes based on each model’s capabilities.
  • Apple has not disclosed specific rollout schedules for when each automaker’s vehicles will receive digital key functionality.