<br /> Tesla delivered 53,239 Model 3 sedans in the third quarter, it said Tuesday, marginally beating its guided 52,425 — and widely missing Wall Street's expected 55,600. <br /><br />Total vehicle deliveries came in at 83,500, beating both the company's forecasts and analysts' expectations.<br /><br />Shares of Tesla rose about 1.5% early Tuesday following the announcement.<br /><br />The electric-car maker said it's still on track to deliver 100,000 Model S and Model X vehicles for 2018. <br />
