[6] According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Coda's 31 kWh lithium ion iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery system delivers a range of 88 mi (142 km).

The company stated that it expects to emerge from the bankruptcy process to focus on energy storage solutions as it has decided to abandon car manufacturing.

[16][17] The Coda basic model was powered by a 31 kWh LiFePO4 (lithium ion iron phosphate) battery system that is substantially larger than that of other vehicles in its class.

[4] Standard non-safety features included a touch-screen CD player radio, eco-friendly cloth seats, and chrome door handles and side mirrors.

Available features include black-finished alloy wheels, metallic paint colors, leather seats, and an upgraded premium sound system.

[24] Initial deliveries of the vehicle were planned for December 2010 but were pushed back to the second half of 2011 as Coda Automotive decided to have more time available to ensure the quality of the car,[25] and later were again rescheduled for late 2011.

[15][29] The retail price of the 2012 Coda began at US$37,250 before any electric vehicle federal tax credit and other state and local incentives that are available in the U.S.

Coda Automotive planned to offer an option with 35/36 kWh battery pack that was expected to deliver approximately 25 mi (40 km) of additional range, and priced at US$39,900.

[28] A total of 78 units of the initial run of vehicles were recalled for problems with air bag deployment, further dampening sales prospects.