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One in Three Eligible Hyundai Owners Adopt Digital Key in India

Company data shows iOS-heavy usage alongside frequent key-sharing, foreshadowing a wider rollout.

Hyundai Alcazar with Digital Key
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Traditional Key Vs Digital Key

Overview

  • Hyundai Motor India reports 33% enrollment among eligible owners since the feature debuted on the Alcazar in September 2024 and Creta Electric in January 2025.
  • The user base skews 68% on iOS and 32% on Android, according to company figures.
  • About 35% of users share access, with support for up to 3 users or 7 devices and instant revocation through the Hyundai Bluelink app.
  • The NFC-based system stores a virtual key on a smartphone, smartwatch, or NFC card, enabling tap-to-unlock and starting via the wireless charging pad.
  • Hyundai signals plans to extend Digital Key to more models, while coverage notes access can be hindered if a user’s phone battery is dead.