Peter Lyon
January 25, 2026
With temperatures plummeting and snow again forecast to blast regions from Pacific North East of America to the UK, imagine not having to start the day by scraping your car’s frozen windscreen, and instead simply hopping into a warm and welcoming cabin.
Of the many brands that offer such winter-friendly features, Nissan’s new electric vehicle range – which includes the Ariya and Leaf – NissanConnect functionality brings you everything you need for that wintery ride.
These all-electric models are equipped with technology which enables remote access to a wide array of vehicle features such as battery state of charge, car location, charging history and – crucially in the middle of a cold spell – control of the cabin temperature.
Elodie Sawruk, Product Manager at Nissan GB, said: “UK winters can be tough for motorists, with slippery roads, dark evenings and weeks of gloomy weather. Happily, however, Nissan EV owners will never have to get into a chilly car to commence a journey, even during the bitterest cold snap.”
“Our NissanConnect technology with its associated smartphone app, can warm up a car’s cabin before the driver and any passengers set off – as well as defrost the windows to ensure maximum safety on the road ahead.
“Equally, in summer heatwaves, the interior can be cooled down remotely too.”
NissanConnect services are a key part of the Nissan EV range, which includes the Ariya and Leaf as well as the Micra in Europe. In addition to the remote functionality, while on board, owners can make calls, stream music, plan trips, connect with smart home devices, message contacts and control vehicle functions through voice control to ensure safe driving and ease of use. These models are also available with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, for owners who prefer to mirror their mobile phone.
Since its debut in 2011, the Nissan Leaf has sold around 700,000 units worldwide, earning its place in history as the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle. The third-generation model marks the start of a new chapter for the famous nameplate, having been re-designed to meet the needs of modern EV customers, while remaining true to its innovative roots.
