Lexus Joins the Apple Wallet Party

Apple is finally shifting the Car Key feature into high gear as Lexus prepares to ditch traditional keys for the iPhone. While we have been waiting for more manufacturers to join the club, Apple’s backend code has revealed that Lexus is officially on board, likely starting with the 2026 Lexus ES. This is a huge win for fans of Japanese luxury who want to leave their bulky key fobs at home and rely on the security of the Apple ecosystem. Imagine just tapping your iPhone to unlock your car or even texting a digital key to a friend via iMessage; it is the kind of futuristic convenience that makes us wonder why we ever carried pieces of plastic in our pockets. Although Lexus was not on the original list of thirteen brands announced last June, its sudden appearance shows that Apple is serious about making your physical wallet and key ring completely obsolete. Whether you are eyeing that new ES or hoping for an update to current models, the days of fumbling for keys are clearly numbered.