How Apple Is Reinventing the Digital Car Key

Apple's digital car key feature launched in 2020 with BMW, but adoption has been slow. In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the evolution from NFC to ultra-wideband, explain why automakers like Hyundai, Ford, and Mercedes are now embedding the tech across entire lineups, and unpack the numbers: 15 million cars shipped with UWB in 2025, versus 3 million in 2023. They also explore the hidden infrastructure—Apple's role in the Car Connectivity Consortium's Digital Key 3.0 standard—and what it means for your next car purchase. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at how listener support keeps Mac and Apple with Fexingo ad-free and independent. #Apple #DigitalCarKey #UltraWideband #UWB #NFC #CarConnectivityConsortium #DigitalKey3.0 #BMW #Hyundai #Ford #MercedesBenz #AutomotiveTech #MobileWallets #iPhone #iOS #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo