Top 10 Most Unique Car Keys in the World

The car key of the supercars BMW i8 and the latest BMW 7-series (740Li, 745Li, 750Li, 760Li) stands out as the most advanced car key in the world at the current moment. This key features a high-resolution touchscreen that displays essential vehicle information: speed, charging time, charge level, and remaining driving range before recharge. The key slot location in the BMW i8 is also particularly unique: right next to the gear lever. In the new 7-series models, BMW has integrated the self-driving function, and this key serves as the vehicle's control.

In collaboration with Apple, BMW is the world's first car manufacturer to offer customers a digital car key on their iPhones. In the future, you will be able to set up and share your car key on a compatible iPhone with up to five friends. This is how the BMW Digital Key works. Your compatible iPhone's digital car key allows you to lock, unlock, and even start your BMW conveniently and securely. You can use your iPhone as a key with a compatible BMW, ensuring maximum security and data protection. If your iPhone runs out of battery, you can still unlock and start the car for up to 5 hours. If you manually turn off your iPhone, the BMW Digital Key will only work after you turn your device back on.

Aston Martin has crafted a key made of sapphire glass and calls it an 'emotional control device.' This key comes with a price tag of $2,000. Additionally, the company partnered with the Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre to create a key fob incorporated into a watch, priced at up to $34,000. To unlock, users touch between the numbers 8 and 9. To lock, touch between the numbers 3 and 4. The new Aston Martin comes with three keys: the main key (identified by the white wings emblem), a spare key, and an emergency key. Your spare key is an exact replica of your main key and is recommended for valet services.

The main key and spare key of Aston Martin perform similar operations: Keyless entry: If your car has keyless entry, you can enter the car without removing the key. To unlock your car, just press the front face of the door handle. Lock it by pressing the rear face of the handle. Open all doors: By pressing and holding the unlock button, you can unlock the doors, open the windows, and roll down the roof for your Aston Martin. Press and hold once again to lock everything back up. Lock/unlock a single door: To lock or unlock one door at a time, hold both the lock and unlock buttons for a few seconds. This will allow you to switch between individual doors.

The key for the electric Tesla Model S sedan is as unique as the car itself. When held in hand, the key looks like a miniature car. Particularly, this key has no buttons like conventional keys. The key is entirely sleek, smooth, and beautiful. The usage of this key is also quite unique, and Tesla has a dedicated guide for the customers. While most of the hype around the Tesla Model 3 focuses on the all-electric drivetrain, long-range, and autopilot capability (relatively), perhaps the most significant innovation in the Model 3 is how the car is started.

Tesla has introduced a new technological feature into the Model 3 to make things a bit more convenient for the owners. Instead of having a conventional key like current Tesla cars (and basically every other luxury car), Tesla owners can unlock and start the car simply by carrying their smartphones. The Model 3 uses Bluetooth Low Energy technology integrated into most smartphones manufactured in the last few years (and every iPhone since the iPhone 4S). The Model 3 comes with a handy credit card-sized backup key for valet parking, utilizing a relatively new technology called Near Field Communication or NFC. If the phone isn't working for any reason, you can tap the card on the B-pillar of the car to unlock it. Then, there's a spot on the center console, just behind the cup holder, to place the key, enabling normal control of the car.

Swedish hypercar manufacturer Koenigsegg has crafted a uniquely shaped key resembling a shield. The key is made of premium silver, providing a luxurious feel when held. While there is no official price for this one-of-a-kind prototype key, it could become an expensive choice for impressively wealthy Koenigsegg shoppers. The opulent appearance of the Koenigsegg supercar key is truly remarkable! Additionally, there are multiple versions crafted from gold, adorned with diamonds along the edges.

The key for the Koenigsegg Agera is not your standard key that comes with the car; remember that. Instead, it's a custom key tailored for a specific owner. It comes encased in a small bag that befits its glory. This Koenigsegg key is crafted from white gold and features some black brain matter mixed in. Around its edges, it's adorned with 40-carat diamonds. It's large. It's expensive. It's... perfect for the car. A Koenigsegg is one of the fastest machines you can buy, so why not celebrate that with a key more valuable than most keys from the car's 'competition.'

The Bugatti Veyron supercar can reach its top speed when activating the second key, also known as the 'top speed key.' When activated, the car key assists in lowering the car by approximately 6.5 cm, unleashing the full power, allowing the car to reach speeds over 400 km/h. The Bugatti Veyron achieved a speed of 407 km/h, equivalent to 253 mph, at Ehra-Lessien in Germany, making it the world's fastest car. You need to insert the specially designed 'Top Speed Key' into a slot next to the driver's seat to unlock the full potential of the Veyron. Even then, the car may not allow you - turning the Top Speed Key and Bugatti's computers run through a series of checks, granting access to the 'Top Speed' mode only if specific conditions are met.

When Bugatti unveiled the Chiron at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the price tag of 500,000 euros (554,483 USD at the current exchange rate) was justified. The jewel-encrusted key is a product of Awain, and this Bugatti key is the company's ultimate Phantom version. Justifying the six-figure price, the company covers it with a 34.5-carat diamond block, 175 grams of 18-carat gold, and various gemstones as a final flourish. The central part is leather. The key of this Bugatti hypercar has become one of the most expensive keys.

When mentioning Pagani, people immediately think of supercars with extreme speed. Zonda F, Zonda R, Huayra, all are cars that have caused a sensation worldwide. Pagani's key is extremely special; it's a miniature version of the real car and is made of high-quality aluminum like the Huayra's wheels. When pulled out, the key is divided into 2 parts: one for starting the car and the other is a USB. Unlike standard car keys, the Huayra's key is a mini aluminum model of the car, and incidentally, it's also the material found on the car's wheels.

The aluminum key, which many could mistake for a toy, splits into two when opened. At one end, you have the actual key to start the supercar, while the other end is actually a USB stick that Horacio Pagani described as usable 'for listening to music.' When you buy a $2.5 million car, its accessories should be equally special. To make the Pagani Huayra Roadster come alive, you need a miniature key made of aluminum, similar to what's used for the roadster's wheels. This key is split in half, where one half can be used to start the car, while the other half can be used as a USB stick. This key costs around $5,000.

The key of a Porsche is designed as a miniature version of the car itself. In the convertible version, the key also functions to open the roof. In regular versions, it performs functions like remotely unlocking the trunk, opening doors, and activating seat position memory. They not only provide a great and aesthetically pleasing feel but also embody what is essential: Porsche car keys are high-tech masterpieces with the smallest possible size and primary responsibilities. They must be reliable and meet the highest security standards. The key must be flat and as compact as possible. The current optimum has a basic surface area of about 80 × 33 mm. It has to accommodate a battery and consider rules for transmission functions, specifically, the larger the antenna, the better.

The Porsche key fits snugly in your hand like sculpted pieces on a sports car. However, their old-fashioned teeth don't disappear but are concealed inside the miniaturized Porsche model and can be released with one or two clever movements. So, if necessary, you can open the door without needing radio signals and a battery behind the push button. And opening the door is the most crucial function, besides starting the engine. Sascha Kissner's official title alone indicated that the key is not just a door-opening tool. The key must be flat and as compact as possible. The current optimum has a basic surface area of about 80 × 33 mm. It has to accommodate a battery and consider rules for transmission functions, specifically, the larger the antenna, the better.

The key of the supercar Lexus LFA is crafted from carbon fiber, exuding the class and luxury of this ultra-hard and ultra-expensive material. This special key activates the 552 horsepower V10 engine of the Lexus LFA. The Lexus key contains a specially programmed chip that only works for your car. You need the programmed key in the ignition for the car to start; a regular key won't work. According to Lexus, your key electronically communicates with the car's anti-theft system to enhance security and reduce the risk of car theft. A locksmith can't assist you unless they have the programmed key. Only a certified locksmith can provide this service.

If you happen to lose the key to your Lexus, you'll need to find a certified locksmith in your area to help you. The locksmith can provide a key similar to the original. Contact a Lexus dealer and request the service department. You can find the nearest dealer by going online to the official Lexus website and entering your zip code at the top left of the page. Additionally, there's a physical key inside your Lexus lock cylinder and the keyhole is located beneath the door handle. Once inside the car, you can start it by pressing the ignition button.

The Mini Cooper is known for its compact and sporty design, along with exciting features. The key of the new-generation Mini is designed in a circular shape, featuring a full set of functional buttons. The highlight of the MINI key is its ability to store the history of the car. All maintenance, repairs, and replacements related information is directly updated on this key. With just a few small button presses, you can program your car to remotely lower the windows. Press the unlock button once to open the car, and then hold the unlock button to make your windows roll down, adding an extra fun element to your Mini.

While some Mini Coopers have proximity access, can identify the key at a close distance, and can unlock and start without inserting the key - this is not a standard feature. Typically, you need to place the key in the storage compartment on the dashboard for the car to start, and the car will turn off when you remove the key. There's a simple and easily mastered trick to start the car without the key. If you pull out the key, turn off the car efficiently, and press the start button again within 10 seconds, the car will restart. This is particularly useful on extremely hot or cold days when you want to warm up your car a few minutes before you intend to drive it, but you don't want to leave the key inside.