Apple’s digital car key first appeared in 2020, and, really, it just made sense. If your car already unlocked itself when you got close, swapping the fob for your phone was the next logical step.
Apple Car Key has been around for years. Toyota is finally on board, starting with the RAV4, but with a few strings attached. Toyota adds Apple Car Key for 2026 RAV4, select trims, in the US only.