German carmaker Porsche has announced that it will bring Apple Car Key support to two new EVs in 2026. Apple fans will be able to unlock both vehicles using just their iPhone or Apple Watch.
While Porsche was always listed as one of the carmakers set to offer Digital Key support, we now know when and which vehicles. A Porsche press release confirmed that the all-electric Cayenne and Macan models.
The move, first spotted by MacRumors, will offer new ways for drivers to interact with their vehicles. Porsche notes that Cayenne and Macan owners won’t even need to remove their iPhone from their pocket for their Digital Keys to work.
Alongside unlocking doors and tailgates, Apple Car Keys will also allow drivers to start their vehicles without the need for a traditional key.
Even owners of older iPhones or the battery-starved iPhone Air needn’t worry about keeping their devices charged. Apple’s Car Key implementation will continue to function even if the iPhone or Apple Watch is powered off.
Behind Apple’s “Digital Key” branding, the feature uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies. Each Digital Key will be stored safely within Apple Wallet, and can even be shared via Mail, Messages, and other apps if needed.
The report also notes that Apple has enabled the Porsche Digital Key infrastructure on its own systems already. That move suggests that support for Apple Car Key could roll out sooner rather than later.