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Tesla Model 3 Performance rips 0-60 mph in blistering 3.18 seconds on 100% battery state of charge

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There was once a time when a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds was reserved only for the world’s most prestigious supercars. The McLaren F1, a car dubbed by Elon Musk as one of the best automobiles ever made, hit 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, and so did other powerful gasoline-powered vehicles like the Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 and the Pagani Huayra. Then, in 2014, a heavy family sedan did 0-60 runs in 3.2 seconds. That was the Tesla Model S P85D, a seven-seater family sedan capable of humiliating supercars on the drag strip.

Now, that mark has just been attained by Tesla’s latest high-performance vehicle. In a recently-uploaded video on YouTube, a completely stock Model 3 Performance with a full charge was able to hit 60 mph in just 3.18 seconds, .02 seconds faster than the McLaren F1 — and the whole thing was recorded on a VBOX.

The amazing clip of the high-performance midsize sedan’s 0-60 mph run was shared by Tesla owner-enthusiast Erik Strait, better known as the host of YouTube’s DÆrik channel. Erik borrowed the Model 3 Performance from a friendly owner in the area, and over the past week, the Tesla enthusiast has been testing the vehicle’s acceleration. DÆrik uploaded a series of VBOX-recorded 0-60 mph runs with the electric car not having a full charge recently, and in those tests, the vehicle already showed impressive figures, consistently hitting 60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

If DÆrik‘s most recent runs in the Model 3 Performance are any indication, it appears that when fully charged, the electric car is definitely capable of going the extra mile. Considering that the Model 3 Performance is a midsize sedan, its 3.18-second 0-60 mph sprint is incredibly impressive, placing the vehicle’s quickness at the borders of supercar territory. With such figures coming out of a car that is 100% stock, it would not be surprising to see a Model 3 Performance fitted with improved suspension, tires, and other mods manage to hit 60 mph in less than 3 seconds.

Tesla markets the Model 3 Performance as a vehicle that can go from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. When the vehicle’s specs were announced on Twitter, Elon Musk stated that the electric car should be quick enough to beat track legends like the BMW M3 on a racecourse. Over the weeks leading up to the vehicle’s production, Musk posted a couple of updates about the car on Twitter, stating that Tesla might be able to increase the power output of the Model 3 Performance slightly. Musk also noted that the tires and wheels the vehicle was bundled with are optimized for performance and range. For drivers willing to sacrifice some range for maximum power, Musk suggested that thicker and stickier tires be fitted on the electric car’s rear. According to the CEO, this change should improve the Model 3 Performance’s 0-60 mph time to 3.3 seconds.

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As it turns out, Musk was underrating the vehicle when he quoted those numbers. As DÆrik‘s VBOX runs have shown, a completely stock Model 3 Performance can already do 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds, even with a battery that’s not fully charged. With a full charge, the Model 3 Performance’s 20″ Performance Wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires are more than enough to carry the vehicle to 60 mph in less than 3.2 seconds.

Watch the Model 3 Performance do a 0-60 mph run in 3.18 seconds in the video below.

https://youtu.be/N4TJDidF-fw

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Simon is an experienced automotive reporter with a passion for electric cars and clean energy. Fascinated by the world envisioned by Elon Musk, he hopes to make it to Mars (at least as a tourist) someday. For stories or tips--or even to just say a simple hello--send a message to his email, simon@teslarati.com or his handle on X, @ResidentSponge.

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Elon Musk seemingly confirms Cybertruck gift to 13-year-old cancer fighter

Diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of brain and spine cancer with no cure, the teen has undergone 13 surgeries by the time he was 12.

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March 6, 2025

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Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed that he will be sending a Tesla Cybertruck to 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old Houston boy fighting brain cancer. The teen was recognized as an honorary Secret Service member by U.S. President Donald Trump during his address to Congress on Tuesday. 

A Chance Meeting

The Tesla CEO’s Cybertruck pledge was mentioned during DJ’s short interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. When Collins asked the 13-year-old what he told the Tesla CEO, DJ answered that he asked for a Cybertruck.

“I said, ‘can you do me a big favor, when you get back to Houston can you send us a Cybertruck down there?’” the cancer fighter stated.

Daniel noted that Musk responded positively to his request, which was highlighted by Collins in a post on X. Musk responded to the post with a heart emoji, suggesting that he really will be sending a Cybertruck to the 13-year-old cancer fighter.

Teen’s Cancer Battle Inspires

Diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of brain and spine cancer with no cure, Daniel has undergone 13 surgeries by the time he was 12. During his speech, Trump highlighted the 13-year-old’s long battle with his disease. 

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“Joining us in the gallery tonight is a young man who truly loves our police. The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago. Since that time, DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true,” Trump stated.

Daniels officially received an honorary badge from U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran, to much applause during the event.

Surprisingly Partisan

While Daniels’ story has been inspiring, Trump’s focus on the 13-year-old cancer fighter has received its own fair share of criticism. MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace, while referencing Daniels’ love for law enforcement, noted that she is hoping the 13-year-old never has to defend the U.S. capitol against Trump supporters. “If he does, I hope he isn’t one of the six who loses his life to suicide,” Wallace stated.

Anti-Musk and Trump accounts on X have also thrown jokes at the cancer fighter’s honorary badge, with some dubbing the 13-year-old as a “DEI hire” that should be looked into by DOGE.

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Tesla owner highlights underrated benefit of FSD Supervised

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January 31, 2025

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Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.

If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.

FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:

  • But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
  • This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
  • As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
  • For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States. 

FSD user’s tale:

  • As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
  • During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
  • In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous. 
  • “This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
  • “The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.

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Tesla Optimus “stars” in incredible fanmade action short film

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There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products. 

The video: 

  • Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver. 
  • The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
  • While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
  • Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.

Cool inside jokes: 

  • The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it. 
  • From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
  • The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
  • The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.

Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.

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