- Newest year: 2013
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2012-2013 CODA MPGe & Charging Cost
2 model years · 73 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2013. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2013 CODA at a glance
The 2012-2013 CODA covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 73 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $1,260 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the CODA FWD (73 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013.
2012-2013 CODA by model year
What the 2013 CODA FWD costs to drive
Per month
$105
$1,260 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.10
Per 100 miles
$8.40
Five years
$6,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,930less a year
Class median $3,190 a year, MY2013
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2013 CODA MPGe
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 73 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $1,260.
EPA range 88 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CODA (Most efficient) | FWD | 46 | 73 | 88 mi | $1,260 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2012 CODA MPGe
73 MPGe · $1,260/yr
EPA range 88 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CODA (Most efficient) | FWD | 46 | 73 | 88 mi | $1,260 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CODA FWD: $3,310 in Hawaii and $880 in Louisiana, a $2,430 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2013 small car models.
Generations
- 2012-2013
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2012-2013 CODA?
EPA rates the 2012-2013 CODA at 73 MPGe combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 CODA FWD, is rated 73 MPGe (77 city, 68 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2012-2013 CODA?
Every model year of the 2012-2013 CODA tops out at 73 MPGe combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2013 CODA?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013.
How much does it cost to charge a 2013 CODA per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the CODA FWD costs about $1,260 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,260 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2013 CODA 100 miles?
About $8.40 per 100 miles for the CODA FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2013 CODA more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CODA FWD is rated 77 city and 68 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 9 MPGe.
How does the 2013 CODA compare with other small car configurations?
The CODA FWD costs about $1,260 a year to fuel, $1,930 less than the class median of $3,190, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 386 rated small car configurations for MY2013, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2013 CODA?
EPA rates the range at 88 miles depending on configuration, and the CODA FWD goes 88 mi. Efficiency is 46 kWh per 100 miles (73 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $1,260 a year, or $8.40 per 100 miles for the CODA FWD.
Is the 2013 CODA different from the 2012 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 73 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $1,260. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2013 against 1 configuration for 2012. See the 2012 CODA for that year.