MotorTrend clocks 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance at 2.9 seconds to 60 mph, starting at $56,380

MotorTrend testing puts the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance at 2.9 seconds to 60 mph, with an 11.1-second quarter mile at 123.2 mph, starting at $56,380. The outlet said the results outpace similarly priced alternatives, citing models such as the Corvette and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The car is positioned as “attainable performance,” highlighting Tesla’s limited competition in mainstream high-performance EVs and its pricing leverage. The report frames the test as a stronger-than-expected product validation rather than earnings or delivery data, implying a medium-strength catalyst for the stock.