Tesla Model S 70D: Price And Features For Australia

Tesla has revealed its new all-wheel-drive dual-motor Model S 70D sedan, joining the more powerful 85D and replacing the entry-level Model S 60.

In Australia, the 70D is priced from $102,400 before luxury car tax, stamp duty and on-road costs. Depending on the region, the 70D's delivered price is between $111,545 (ACT) and $118,363 (WA).

Although it carries a much heftier price tag than the Model S 60 that it replaces - pitched at around $97,000-103,000 with on-road costs included - the 70D is a much improved offering.

The first clues as to the 70D’s enhancements are in the name, representing a more powerful 70kWh lithium-ion battery pack and the introduction of the same Dual-motor system that debuted with the flagship P85D model.

That upgrade brings a number of significant improvements.

Power increases from 225kW to 245kW, while driving range grows from 390km in the Model S 60 to a new 440km range with the 70D.