# Kandi Coco

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The **Kandi Coco** or KD08E was a small [electric vehicle](/source/Electric_car) first available in the US in 2009, built by [Kandi Technologies](/source/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](/source/Oklahoma), bringing the take-home cost of the vehicle to under US$1000.[2] A [gasoline version](/source/Internal_combustion_engine) 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](/source/Horsepower) motor, and a top speed of 35MPH.[5]

## Specifications

- 72V 4 [kW](/source/Watt#Kilowatt)[6] or 6 kW 3-phase [AC induction motor](/source/Induction_motor)
- 6 deep-cycle 12-volt [Lead-Acid batteries](/source/Lead%E2%80%93acid_battery)
- Integrated [battery conditioning](/source/Battery_indicator) and [charging system](/source/Battery_charger)[7]
- 4-wheel [disc brakes](/source/Disc_brake)[8]

## References

1. ["Kandi Coco, the Cheapest Car in the World: $865"](http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kandi-coco-the-cheapest-car-in-the-world-865-14825.html). *Autoevolution.com*. 23 December 2009.

1. ["Oklahomans, Buy $895 Electric Car Before It's Too Late"](http://jalopnik.com/5431402/oklahomans-buy-895-electric-car-before-its-too-late). *Jalopnik.com*. 21 December 2009.

1. ["New Recreational Vehicle: COCO mini car now in US"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160130084704/http://www.smartmotorist.com/motorist-news/new-recreational-vehicle-coco-mini-car-now-in-us.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.smartmotorist.com/motorist-news/new-recreational-vehicle-coco-mini-car-now-in-us.html) on 2016-01-30. Retrieved 2013-02-16.

1. ["Kandiusa Resources and Information"](http://ww17.kandiusa.com/categories/Electric-Car-(Kandi-COCO)/). *17.kandiusa.com*. Retrieved 25 October 2021.

1. [\[1\]](http://www.southeastgv.com/pdfs/COCOback.pdf) [dead link]

1. ["Electric Coco Flyer"](http://www.autoevolution.com/pdf/news_attachements/kandi-coco-full-details-specs-and-photos-14917.pdf). *Autoevolution.com*. Retrieved October 25, 2021.

1. ["EV Charging with Evie"](https://www.momentumenergy.com.au/energy-solutions/ev-charging). *momentumenergy*. Retrieved 2024-10-15.

1. ["Kandi Coco EV goes on sale in US for $865 - Drive"](http://www.caradvice.com.au/51262/kandi-coco-ev-goes-on-sale-in-us-for-865/). *Caradvice.com.au*. Retrieved 25 October 2021.

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