70D

Last week, the new base version of the Tesla Model S, known as the 70D, hit the electric-car world like a thunderclap. No early-warning publicity, no teasing tweet from Elon. Just the sudden appearance on the Tesla website configurator of the new model--with dual motors, all-wheel drive, a 70-kWh battery that gives it an EPA range of 240 miles, and a base price of $75,000. It was already in production, with 70Ds arriving in some Tesla stores within days of the unveiling. You can buy one now for delivery in 6-8 weeks, same as the other Tesla models. DON'T MISS: 2014 Tesla Model S P85D: First...