Audi Introduces Apple Car Key Support for A6 Avant e-tron

The feature enables iPhone and Apple Watch users to unlock and start the vehicle, with Porsche EVs likely to adopt it next.

Audi's A6 Avant e-tron is the first model from the automaker to support Apple's digital Car Key feature.
Car Key allows users to store a virtual car key in their Apple Wallet, unlocking and starting the vehicle using NFC technology on iPhones or Apple Watches.
The feature includes options for Face ID authentication or Express Mode for faster access without authentication.
The A6 Avant e-tron is built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), shared with Porsche, making it likely that Porsche's upcoming EVs will also adopt Car Key support.
This marks a significant step in expanding Apple's digital car key functionality, already available on select models from brands like BMW, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz.