The Tesla Model 3 Performance has received a $1,000 price bump, making it $53,990 to start, just a week after going on sale.Despite the price increase, the Model 3 Performance remains the only car in the Model 3 line that qualifies for federal tax credits.It offers impressive performance with a sub-three-second 0-60 mph time and 510 horsepower.While some options have become cheaper, leasing other Model 3 variants remains a more affordable option than buying the Performance version.