Apple Wallet’s Car Keys Feature Soon to Launch with Major Vehicle Brand

Taylor Keatsman

Published: April 10, 2026 11:25 AM ET

Apple Wallet’s car keys feature is gaining traction as major automotive brands adopt this technology. Lexus is the latest brand set to integrate support for Apple Wallet car keys, starting in 2026 with the Lexus ES.

Lexus Joins the Apple Wallet Car Key Initiative

After years of development, Apple Wallet’s car key feature is finally making significant strides in the automotive world. Lexus has been incorporated into Apple’s backend programming, indicating preparations for future support of car keys.

Details on the 2026 Lexus ES

The 2026 Lexus ES will join the ranks of vehicles equipped with the enhanced digital key technology. This aligns with a recent report from Carscoops, which highlighted that the ES would be one of the first models supporting this feature.

Lexus ES – first model with support
Expected to roll out technology to more models
Current Lexus vehicles’ updates remain uncertain

Growing Adoption of Car Key Technology

As automakers increasingly recognize the benefits of digital keys, Lexus’s move signals the growing importance of this feature. The addition of Lexus is particularly noteworthy since the brand was not included in Apple’s earlier announcement featuring 13 upcoming vehicle brands.

Typically, once a prominent automotive brand embraces Apple Wallet car keys, additional models are likely to follow suit over time.