2012 Coda sedan at a glance

2012 Coda sedan

Base price: $44,900*

Price as tested: $45,800

Powertrain: 100 kilowatt electric motor, 36 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, single-speed gear-reduction transmission, with air-cooled active thermal management system

Range: Up to 150 miles per charge

Charge time: Six hours (using 220-volt charger)

Top speed: 85 mph

Torque: 221 pound-feet

Horsepower: 134

Overall length: 176.4 inches

Wheelbase: 102.4 inches

Curb weight: 3,670 pounds

Final thoughts: Unassumingly eco and surprisingly refined.

*$34,900 after applying $7,500 federal tax credit and $2,500 California Clean Vehicle rebate