First All-Electric 2012 CODA Sedan Drives Off Assembly Line
With the initial assembly of the glider chassis and lithium-ion battery pack conducted in China, all research and design, marketing, and sales are conducted at the manufacturer’s global headquarters in Los Angeles.
by Staff
March 21, 2012
The 2012-My CODA
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The 2012-My CODA
The first fully assembled CODA — a silver 2012 all-electric sedan with a 31 kWh battery pack — to be sold to consumers drove off the final assembly line March 12.
Final assembly was conducted in Northern California at a facility located approximately 30 miles from San Francisco. With the initial assembly of the glider chassis and lithium-ion battery pack conducted in China, all research and design, marketing, and sales are conducted at the manufacturer’s global headquarters in Los Angeles.
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The CODA will be soon available for purchase at dealerships throughout California: CODA of Silicon Valley, run by Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG in Northern California; Marvin K. Brown Auto Center in San Diego; and various locations in the Los Angeles region that will be announced soon). As production increases, additional dealerships in the state and beyond will be announced.
Highlights include:
• 88 miles per charge EPA rating.
• MSRP of $37,250. (In California, federal and individual state savings and credits may bring the price down to $27,250, according to the company).
• 6.6kW onboard charging capability provides a full charge in about six hours on 240 V (Level 2 EVSE).
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• Active thermal management system provides constant battery care to help optimize the battery pack's performance in hot and cold weather conditions.
• Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) battery pack with a 10-year, 100,000-mile limited battery warranty.
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