Temperature self-controlled concrete (TSC) demonstrates excellent electric heating performance, providing an effective solution for on-site curing of concrete in cold regions. A suitable electric heating curing (EHC) regime can lead to a desired internal temperature to facilitate the hydration of cement under negative temperature environment and improve the performance of concrete. This study prepared the TSC by adding nano-carbon black into ordinary concrete and investigated the effects of 2 different types of EHC regime, namely constant voltage curing (CVC) and ascending voltage curing (AVC) regimes, on the mechanical properties, electrical properties, temperature evolution, microstructure, and carbon emissions. The results demonstrate that samples cured using traditional methods exhibit the lowest strength. In contrast, the application of EHC shows significant advantages in negative environments compared to traditional curing methods. TSC cured under AVC regimes exhibits a 21.3 % and 33.4 % increase in compressive strength, as well as a 4.4 % and 20.8 % increase in splitting tensile strength at 3 days and 7 days, respectively, compared to TSC cured under CVC regimes. AVC effectively reduces peak temperature and temperature difference, and leads to the peak temperature shifting backward. Additionally, the hydration products of TSC cured under AVC regimes are fewer. However, AVC regimes promote stable microstructural development, favorable resistivity of TSC, and result in a lower carbon footprint during the curing period. The research findings highlight the superiority of AVC regimes in negative temperature environments, potentially addressing challenges in in-situ curing of concrete structures in cold regions and improving efficiency in prefabricated component production.