Weve already marveled at the Chevy Volts ability to let you turn up the AC while its still plugged in to the A/C, courtesy of its OnStar app. Now we can confirm the European model of Nissans Leaf is getting the same sort of functionality, and its said to be standard — no monthly fees like youll be stuck with on the Volt. Were still not sure whos providing the wireless connectivity in the US, but abroad it comes courtesy of Telenor Connexion, which will enable a mobile phone or PC to access the Carwings Data Center remotely, to check charging status and modify the cars climate controls. In an EV the cars heating and cooling can be two of the biggest sinks for the onboard battery packs, so this ability to get the car up or down to temp while its still plugged in could help you spend more kW driving and less on acclimatizing.

via European Nissan Leaf gets always-on connection, lets you turn up the AC wirelessly — Engadget.