Reviewing the Coda - NYTimes.com In Sunday's Automobiles section, Bradley Berman reviews the 2012 Coda, a purely electric, no-frills compact sedan that is priced within range of the more luxurious Ford Focus Electric and Nissan Leaf. The Coda regularly returned 100 miles of range on a single charge in Mr. Berman's week with the car, roughly 20-30 miles more than the estimated ranges of the Leaf and Focus. But what the Coda gains in utility, it surrenders in execution, as Mr. Berman writes: When starting out, the electric motor groans in low deep spasms as speed builds. At higher speeds, wind noise and buzzing intrude. The ride is harsh, giving passengers intimate knowledge of every imperfection in the road. Inside, positions and proportions are out of whack. The brake and accelerator pedals are too close together, and they are pushed too far to the right. The lack of convenient and adequate cup holders, together with an abundance of cigarette lighters, suggests that the designers have more consideration for heavy smokers than American big-gulpers. Read the entire review, check out the slide show and share your thoughts on the Coda in the comments.