A novel electro-photothermal superhydrophobic (EPS) nanocomposite coating was developed to enhance anti-icing and de-icing performance. The coating combines superhydrophobicity, electrothermal, and photothermal effects, enabling it to delay icing by four times longer than conventional coatings. At -20°C, the EPS coating reduces de-icing time by 5 times compared to purely photothermal de-icing and 4 times compared to purely electrothermal de-icing. The coating utilizes photothermal effects on sunny days, electrothermal effects on cloudy days, and electrothermal effects during cold nights to maintain temperatures above 0°C. The EPS coating demonstrates exceptional durability, withstanding abrasion, water impact, UV exposure, and chemical resistance. It also exhibits self-cleaning properties, maintaining superhydrophobicity even after contamination. The coating's electrothermal and photothermal performance was validated through experiments, showing rapid temperature increases and effective ice melting. The EPS coating effectively prevents ice formation and removes ice layers, even under challenging conditions. The coating's dual functionality in anti-icing and de-icing, combined with its durability and energy efficiency, makes it a promising solution for practical applications in harsh environments.A novel electro-photothermal superhydrophobic (EPS) nanocomposite coating was developed to enhance anti-icing and de-icing performance. The coating combines superhydrophobicity, electrothermal, and photothermal effects, enabling it to delay icing by four times longer than conventional coatings. At -20°C, the EPS coating reduces de-icing time by 5 times compared to purely photothermal de-icing and 4 times compared to purely electrothermal de-icing. The coating utilizes photothermal effects on sunny days, electrothermal effects on cloudy days, and electrothermal effects during cold nights to maintain temperatures above 0°C. The EPS coating demonstrates exceptional durability, withstanding abrasion, water impact, UV exposure, and chemical resistance. It also exhibits self-cleaning properties, maintaining superhydrophobicity even after contamination. The coating's electrothermal and photothermal performance was validated through experiments, showing rapid temperature increases and effective ice melting. The EPS coating effectively prevents ice formation and removes ice layers, even under challenging conditions. The coating's dual functionality in anti-icing and de-icing, combined with its durability and energy efficiency, makes it a promising solution for practical applications in harsh environments.