Drivers can turn on the battery heater to ensure the car is nice and cozy before they get in and drive off. This can be managed using Nissan’s proprietary app MyNISSAN, which lets drivers remotely manage the car’s interior temperatures or even set charging schedules.
“When it comes to combatting cold temperatures, the Ariya is very well equipped,” said Ansu Jammeh, an engineer on Nissan’s Zero Emissions Engineering team. “The MyNISSAN app lets you prepare the car well in advance. You can even set a timer so that it will warm up at the same time every day,” he added.
He also noted that, for best results, the car should be plugged into the mains to power heating functions rather than drain the battery. “That way, your car is warm and cozy without having to draw on the vehicle’s battery before you start your trip,” he explained.