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The Kandi Coco or KD08E was a small electric vehicle first available in the US in 2009, built by Kandi Technologies. [1] For a short time, this vehicle was available with a large US tax credit and an additional tax credit in the state of Oklahoma, bringing the take-home cost of the vehicle to under US$1000. [2] A gasoline version of the vehicle, the KD08A, was also available. [3]
As of February 2013, the manufacturer has indicated the vehicle is still available for import to the US. [4] The original vehicle from 2009 was advertised as a "neighborhood electric vehicle" with a top speed of 25MPH and a maximum range of 60 miles per charge. Later models have been advertised with a slightly updated body, a 6 kW/8 hp motor, and a top speed of 35MPH. [5]
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (November 2023) |
The Kandi Coco or KD08E was a small electric vehicle first available in the US in 2009, built by Kandi Technologies. [1] For a short time, this vehicle was available with a large US tax credit and an additional tax credit in the state of Oklahoma, bringing the take-home cost of the vehicle to under US$1000. [2] A gasoline version of the vehicle, the KD08A, was also available. [3]
As of February 2013, the manufacturer has indicated the vehicle is still available for import to the US. [4] The original vehicle from 2009 was advertised as a "neighborhood electric vehicle" with a top speed of 25MPH and a maximum range of 60 miles per charge. Later models have been advertised with a slightly updated body, a 6 kW/8 hp motor, and a top speed of 35MPH. [5]