Put that ice scraper away! You’ll never need one again if you stick with these cars.
For years, Ford owners have enjoyed the satisfaction of watching their heated windscreen melt the ice away while their neighbours have toiled with an ice scraper – or boiled with a hot kettle. But now a few more manufacturers offer a heated front screen, even if it’s sometimes reserved for a high-spec trim or option pack.
Remember that most electric cars also let you preheat the cabin – and defrost the windows – from your phone.
Here are the best cars with a heated windscreen to buy right now.
Skoda Octavia
When the Skoda Octavia was facelifted in 2024, it not only gained a heated steering wheel but a heated windscreen too. You’ll need the SE L trim to benefit from this useful bit of equipment. The Octavia comes as a hatchback or an estate – both with huge boot space – and a choice of petrol, diesel or hybrid engines.
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Nissan Juke
The Nissan Juke is a very likeable small SUV, and high-spec Tekna and Tekna+ trims feature all the mod cons – including a heated windscreen. The standard petrol engine is a great all-rounder, or there’s a hybrid version that’s even more economical and easy to drive.
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Ford Puma
Like most Ford models, the Puma comes with a heated windscreen as standard. For many years, Ford held the patent for the technology, and its Quickclear windscreen has been a selling point for British buyers. Simply press the button and the condensation, frost or ice will magically disappear within seconds.
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Range Rover Evoque
Another brand that offers heated windscreens as standard is Land Rover. So, whether you get a base-spec Evoque or a full-beans Range Rover with all the bells and whistles, you’ll find this upgraded screen on the kit list. And the Evoque isn’t a case of style over substance, with a luxurious yet durable-feeling interior, powerful engines and even proper four-wheel drive available.
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Volvo XC40
You might be surprised how many manufacturers offer a heated windscreen these days. Volvo is another, with even its compact XC40 getting this bit of equipment that you might think is reserved for luxury cars. Hunt out a ‘Pro’ model – that’s Momentum Pro, R-Design Pro or Inscription Pro – to gain all the winter weather help and more besides. Perfect if the weather suddenly turns Swedish.
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Volkswagen T-Roc
A heated windscreen is starting to be offered on Volkswagen models. For the T-Roc, you’ll need to find an Active version, which was a special edition that packed on the standard equipment. The T-Roc might be the Goldilocks in VW’s vast SUV range – it’s small enough to make parking easy but large enough for a family and the associated clutter.
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Vauxhall Grandland
The Vauxhall Grandland is a great-value SUV that usually undercuts most rivals – but don’t think you have to live without some nice features. Top-spec Ultimate keeps you cosy, calm and connected, with lots of climate and infotainment features to explore.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford’s first proper crack at an EV (no, not you, 2011’s Focus Electric) is a sporty coupe-SUV that uses the iconic Mustang badge. It’s fast, fun and futuristic – you’ll be wowed by the performance just as much as the whopping great infotainment screen. Which is where you’ll need to go to access the heated windscreen toggle.
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Jaguar F-Pace
You’ll also find a heated windscreen on the majority of Jaguar F-Pace models. The brand’s larger SUV is a top choice for a premium model that’s also fun to drive, if that’s what you want from a family car or golf-club chariot. All F-Paces have four-wheel drive, but you can choose from petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid engines.
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Volkswagen Tiguan
The latest Volkswagen Tiguan offers a heated windscreen, although you’ll need to pick the Winter Pack from the options list. This nifty nicety is available on all trims from the Life model. The Tiguan is a spacious, sophisticated family car that’ll take all the fuss out of daily journeys.
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