Southern California automaker Coda Automotive announced plans to bring a new electric car to the US from China in 2011. The Coda Electric sedan is based on an existing gas-powered four-door car, known as the Hafei Saibao 3, built in Harbin, China. Re-engineered with a lithium ion battery, the Coda sedan promises a driving range of 120 miles. The scrappy California company may be the first start-up to offer a practical and affordable electric car to mainstream buyers.

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Coda Offers Slightly Cheaper Version of its Electric Sedan

By Eric Loveday ·
January 10, 2012

Coda Automotive announced yesterday that it will offer two versions of its electric 2012 Sedan. In addition to its sedan with a range of up to 150 miles, featuring a 36-kWh battery pack and carries a price tag of $39,900, Coda will launch a lower-priced version equipped with a 31-kWh battery and a range of up to 125 miles. This slightly cheaper version of Coda's Sedan will have an MSRP of $37,250.

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Coda Electric Sedan to Make Showroom Debut in February, Sales to Follow

By Eric Loveday ·
January 02, 2012

Coda Automotive aims to sell its electric Sedan starting in February 2012 through its first US dealership, Marvin K. Brown Auto Center, centrally located in the heart of San Diego, California

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First Drive: 2012 Coda Electric Sedan

By Brad Berman ·
November 17, 2011

As I reported for the New York Times Wheels blog this morning, it looks like Coda has turned the corner on the journey to offering its all-electric sedan. Evidence: The company lowered the price by $5,000 to $39,900; it locked in a deal with GE to provide the Level 2 charger; it extended its battery warranty to 10 years; and it improved the fit and finish of the model compared to previous versions. But all of these iterative improvements don’t mean that Coda is out of the woods. Just a few minutes ago, I took my first ever drive in the “batch five” prototype of the car.

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EV Fest 2012: September 9, 2012

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Coda Electric Sedan to Make Showroom Debut in February, Sales to Follow

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Eric Loveday says:
Coda Automotive aims to sell its electric Sedan starting in February 2012 through its first US dealership, Marvin K....

Coda Offers Slightly Cheaper Version of its Electric Sedan

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Eric Loveday says:
Coda Automotive announced yesterday that it will offer two versions of its electric 2012 Sedan. In addition to its...

First Drive: 2012 Coda Electric Sedan

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Brad Berman says:
As I reported for the New York Times Wheels blog this morning, it looks like Coda has turned the corner on the journey...

Evidence Mounts for Late 2011 Release of Coda Electric Car

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Something is going on at Coda Automotive, the California-based upstart electric car company with the plain-looking...

Video: Coda Battery Guru Gives Tour of System

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Electric cars are all about the battery. That’s been the consistent message from Coda, the Southern Calif.-based...

Coda Automotive Raises Additional $76 Million, Can Breathe a Bit Easier

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Coda has raised $76 million in private investment from multiple sources including Harbinger Capital Partners and...

Coda Web Video Celebrates 'End Dependence Day'

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Just in time for Fourth of July weekend, Coda Automotive has released a web video encouraging Americans to celebrate “...

Coda Found China Harder to Work With Than Anticipated but Confirms Q4 Launch Date

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Issues with its Chinese partners have apparently been holding up the start of production of Coda Automotive’s pure...

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