Tesla has just announced that its base model has just been upgraded from a 60 kWh to 70 kWh battery. Also included is:
● an upgrade to Dual motors for all wheel drive
● access to the free Supercharger network
● many of the features previously included in the tech package
● performance now slightly exceeds the standard 85
No fanfare for the apparent improvement in the 85D 0-100 kph time. As recently as last week, on the Australian site, the Model S 85D was shown as 5.4 sec for 0-100 kph (0.2 seconds faster than the 2wd 85). Today, the 85D is down to 4.6 sec. Power of the two 85 configurations are now 85 — 270 kW, & 85D — 315 kW.
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1097683_breaking-new-75000-tesla-model-s-70d-awd-240-miles-of-range
https://transportevolved.com/2015/04/08/breaking-tesla-kills-entry-level-model-s-replaces-it-with-tesla-model-s-70d-makes-dual-motor-standard/
http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/08/tesla-new-model-s-70d/ / Tesla lithium ion LiIon updating lineup arbitrary model year changeovers Tesla Motors all-new Tesla Model S 70D 4WD all-wheel drive version Model S luxury sedan EPA-approved range 240 miles per charge 275 miles NEDC test cycle announcement entry-level Model S 60 EPA-approved range 208 miles per charge Model S 70D additional 32 miles range outgoing model raises entry-level price 70D best value premium sedan official press release earlier cost advantages over internal combustion engine fuel savings incentives cost of owning ownership Model S 70D single-motor Model S Tesla Model S 85 70D, 85D P85D all-wheel drive dual-motor autopilot hardware built in safety features lane departure warning automatic braking activated with Tesla’s 6.2 operating system standard additional autonomous driving features enabled in time via Tesla’s free over-the-air update system free of charge performance improved new higher-capacity model all-wheel drive optional-extra top speed has been increased 140 mph 0-60 mph dash taking place in 5.2 seconds increased battery capacity 70 kilowatt hours 60 kilowatt hours Tesla’s Supercharging network previous entry-level Model S standard on the 70D /
