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When talking about electric vehicles, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is definitely not a newbie in the market.

In fact, JLR has mastered the latest electric powertrain technologies 5 years ago: back in the 2010 Paris motor show, Jaguar has debuted the C-X75 plug-in concept, which uses 4 electric motors to drive the 4 wheels respectively. The power comes from a battery pack. One very distinct feature of the C-X75 is: the battery pack is charged by two gas turbine engine (something similar to the turboprop engine on airplanes).

Above Image: the Jaguar C-X75 Concept

With Tesla’s success in the past few years, plus the recent news that Porsche is going to produce an EV sports car,...

Porsche EV

Yesterday our source gave us some real interesting info which should put Tesla in a serious disadvantage: Porsche is working on an electric sports car, targeting at the Tesla Model S. Below image is the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept (not the EV we are talking about).

The Porsche EV sports car we’re talking about will be smaller than its Panamera. This new model is previously rumored to be called the “Pajun”. Fierce competition in the mid-size luxury sports sedan lets Porsche make the decision that the smaller sedan to be in the form of pure EV only.

Since the Tesla Model S is about the same size as the Porsche Panamera, the new Porsche model will be s...

Today Tesla announced some technical specifications of the AWD version of the Model S, named “P85D”. Below are some quick facts:

– All “D” models’ range increased by 10 miles
– Model S P85D: 211 bhp front motor, 470 bhp rear motor; combined output: 691 bhp and 687 lb-ft of torque; 0-60 time: 3.2 seconds; 1/4 mile time: 11.8 seconds; top speed: 155 mph; curb weight: 4,936 lbs; range: 275 miles (an increase of 10 miles)
– Model S 85D: 188 bhp electric motor added to the front axle; 0-60 time: 5.2 seconds; 1/4 mile time: 13.5 seconds; top speed: 155 mph; curb weight: 4,824 lbs; range: 295 miles
– Model S 60D: 188 bhp electric motor added to the front axle; 0-...

Today a spy shot of a new version of the Tesla Model S surfaced out of the internet.

In the below photo, you can see the Tesla S is wearing one more letter “D” after its trim name badge “P85”.

Guess what does this “P85D” version mean? My bet is the AWD Model S.

Today a spy shot of a new version of the Tesla Model S surfaced out of the internet.

In the below photo, you can see the Tesla S is wearing one more letter “D” after its trim name badge “P85″.

Guess what does this “P85D” version mean? My bet is the AWD Model S.