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All-electric CODA Sedan set for sale in Hawaii in 2011

The CODA Sedan is set for sale in Hawaii in the third quarter of 2011

Californian electric vehicle company CODA Automotive announced today it will make its new Sedan vehicle available for buyers in Hawaii in the third quarter of 2011.

The company based in Santa Monica describes its four-door, five-passenger CODA Sedan as one of the first affordably-priced all-electric vehicles on the road.

It is expecting to begin limited deliveries in the US mainland at the end of 2010.

The vehicle will be powered by a 33.8kWh Lithium-ion battery system the company has developed with its Chinese partner Lishen Power Battery.

The manufacturer claims it will boast 40% more usable energy than other electric vehicles in its class.

CODA said the Sedan could have a range of up to 120 miles across the US in all weather conditions – higher than the 100-mile range being promised for the likes of the Nissan LEAF and Ford Focus Electric.

Over 100,000 miles of use, CODA said each CODA Sedan will result in an average carbon dioxide emission savings of 21.8 tons relative to a 25 MPG internal combustion engine-based car.

Hawaii

The state of Hawaii has been working hard to prepare for a wider adoption of electric vehicles, so that it might be selected as an early market by manufacturers and help residents cope with high gas prices.

Japanese manufacturer Nissan said this week it would be adding Hawaii to its selection of key markets for early release of the Nissan LEAF (see this BrighterEnergy.org story), a vehicle also set to arrive in 2011.

The electrification of transportation will play a critical role in helping Hawai’i reduce dependency on fossil fuels” – Governor Linda Lingle

“The government and leadership of Hawai’i has clearly demonstrated that they are aggressively supporting the adoption of all-electric vehicles through their rebate program and commitment to developing charging infrastructure,” said Kevin Czinger, President and CEO of CODA Automotive.

“We look forward to bringing relief to the people in the State of Hawai’i who are accustomed to traditionally high gas prices and are confident the CODA Sedan will meet all of their day-to-day driving needs.”

Hawaii’s Governor, Linda Lingle, said the CODA Sedan would be an “important addition” to the state’s efforts to shift to a cleaner energy economy.

She said: “The State of Hawai’i recognizes new electric vehicle technology and the electrification of the transportation sector will play a critical role in helping Hawai’i reduce its dependency on the use of fossil fuels and achieving our 70 percent clean energy goal by 2030.”