BMW digital key plus: Smart key technology now available at BMW Ste-Agathe

Each year, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) honors the technological breakthroughs that reshape the driving experience. In 2025, BMW stood out with its Digital Key Plus—a secure virtual key that's already making waves.

At BMW Ste-Agathe, this innovation is now available on several models, offering drivers in the Laurentians a new level of confidence and digital comfort behind the wheel.


A smart, invisible key

The BMW Digital Key Plus lets you lock, unlock, and start your vehicle using your smartphone—without ever taking it out of your pocket or bag.

But there's more: it uses ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. This cutting-edge system prevents relay theft, a growing issue in Canada, by making signals impossible to hack remotely.

In short, your BMW recognizes you, and only you, from a distance.


Driver showcasing the BMW Digital Key Plus card in front of her vehicle – smart and secure technology


An award well deserved

BMW received AJAC’s Best Safety Innovation 2025 award for this technology. This recognition highlights:

  • The safety breakthrough it represents in the auto industry.

  • Its seamless integration into BMW’s digital ecosystem.

  • Its availability to the public starting this year.

Available on BMW’s most popular models

At BMW Ste-Agathe, the Digital Key Plus is available on a range of vehicles tailored to every lifestyle in the Laurentians:

  • BMW i5 – The sophisticated electric sedan for drives between Sainte-Agathe and Saint-Sauveur.

  • BMW iX – The ideal electric SUV for family getaways to Mont-Tremblant.

  • BMW X5 – For performance lovers tackling the winding roads of Val-David.

  • BMW X7 – Pure luxury, perfect for a weekend at Lac-des-Sables.

Each model also allows you to share your digital key with family or friends—and even set speed limits or restrict certain features remotely.


Secure sharing of BMW Digital Key Plus between two smartphones in front of a BMW vehicle


Designed for everyday life in the Laurentians

Picture this: you head out for a hike at Mont-Tremblant National Park, phone tucked away in your backpack. When you return, your BMW instantly recognizes you and unlocks—no need to fish out your key.

That’s the kind of simplicity and comfort BMW offers with Digital Key Plus.


Innovation that fits your life

Here’s what this technology means for you:

  • No more physical keys to carry.

  • Strong protection against electronic theft—a rising concern in Quebec.

  • Everyday comfort, especially in winter when you’d rather not take off your gloves to find your keys.

And with compatibility for Apple Wallet (and soon Android), everything stays conveniently stored on your phone.


an using BMW Digital Key on his smartphone to unlock his vehicle while carrying luggage


Local service in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts

BMW Ste-Agathe is proud to offer vehicles equipped with the latest innovations. Whether you’re from Sainte-Adèle, Val-Morin, Saint-Faustin–Lac-Carré, or Labelle, our team is here with friendly, expert service.

We’ll support you from your test drive all the way to activating the Digital Key on your smartphone.


Key takeaways

  • BMW won AJAC’s 2025 Best Safety Innovation award with Digital Key Plus.

  • This digital key is safer than traditional keys and works remotely.

  • Now available at BMW Ste-Agathe on the i5, iX, X5, and X7 models.

  • Perfect for drivers in the Laurentians who want a smart, secure ride.

Try it for yourself today!

Need help choosing the right model?
Our team is ready to assist you.


Visit us in Sainte-Agathe to experience Digital Key Plus in action or book your test drive online now!


BMW Digital Key Plus automatically detects the driver approaching the red BMW vehicle