Digital Key Support for Electric Vehicles

Owners of a Volvo EX90 or Polestar 3 may soon be able to unlock and start their electric vehicle with a Samsung Galaxy phone. Samsung is rolling out Digital Key support for Polestar’s SUV in North America, Europe, and Asia starting this month. EX90 drivers in those regions and Latin America will get access to the feature in the coming days too. Samsung says it will support more models from each automaker in the future.

Using Digital Key

The Digital Key can be used to lock, unlock, and start a paired car using a supported Galaxy device (S20, Z Fold 2, Z Flip 5G, and later). It’s also possible to share a key with family and friends if they need access to your car, and you can remotely lock or delete a Digital Key from a lost or stolen Galaxy phone. Samsung uses biometric and PIN-based authorization to help make Digital Key use secure.

Availability and Expansion

The company started rolling out Digital Key in 2021 (a similar function is available on recent Google Pixel devices and Android phones). BMW, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, and Mini are among the other brands that support the feature.