This red Tesla Model Y came to Vertical Doors, Inc. in Lake Elsinore, California, for a Vertical Door Conversion Kit installation. Our team completed the conversion in April 2026 using part number VDCTESY20, retaining the original Tesla front doors while changing how they open.
The red exterior, black multi-spoke wheels, red brake calipers, tinted windows, rear quarter-window louvers, and rear spoiler give this Model Y a customized look. With both front doors raised, the conversion changes the vehicle's side profile. Omar also demonstrates how to operate the doors from outside and from the driver's seat.
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Tesla Model Y Customer Build Details
- Vehicle: Tesla Model Y
- Body style: Four-door crossover SUV
- Exterior: Red with black exterior accents
- Interior: Black
- Visible details: Black multi-spoke wheels, red brake calipers, tinted windows, rear quarter-window louvers, rear spoiler, and black exterior trim
- Product: Vertical Doors, Inc. Vertical Door Conversion Kit
- Part number: VDCTESY20
- Installation: Vertical Doors, Inc.
- Location: Lake Elsinore, California
- Installation date: April 2026
- Original doors: Retained
- Door movement: Opens outward first, then raises vertically
This installation converts the two front doors while retaining the original Tesla door panels, glass, and interior trim. The rear passenger doors continue to operate in their factory configuration.
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Omar Demonstrates How the Tesla Model Y Doors Work
Omar from Vertical Doors, Inc. demonstrates the front vertical door conversion on this red Tesla Model Y. The video shows how the doors open outward, lift vertically, and return to their normal closed position.
He also gets inside the Tesla to demonstrate lowering and closing the driver's door from the seated position. This gives Model Y owners a closer look at the actual door movement, beyond simply seeing the finished vehicle with both doors raised.
The converted doors first open outward to the hinge system's designed stopping point. From there, the gas shocks assist with lifting the doors vertically. To close them, lower the door completely before bringing it inward.
Watch Omar demonstrate how to open, raise, lower, and close the Tesla Model Y vertical doors, including operation from the driver's seat.
The Details on This Red Tesla Model Y
The red paint contrasts with the black wheels and dark exterior trim. Red brake calipers are visible through the wheel spokes, while the tinted windows complement the black roofline and window surrounds.
At the rear, the quarter-window louvers and spoiler add another detail to the Model Y's sloping profile. The factory rear doors remain unchanged, while the front doors now have the ability to lift above the front fenders.
From the side, the raised driver's door reveals the black front seat and open doorway. The original door shape and glass remain intact, showing how the conversion changes the door movement without replacing the exterior door panels.
How the Tesla Model Y Vertical Door Conversion Works
The Vertical Doors, Inc. VDCTESY20 kit replaces the original front-door hinge system with vehicle-specific vertical door hinges. The original Tesla doors, glass, and interior panels remain in place.
Each front door opens outward first before being lifted vertically. This outward-first movement allows the doors to be used without raising them every time the vehicle is entered or exited.
Installation involves accessing the factory hinge mounting areas, performing the clearance work identified in the vehicle-specific instructions, managing the wiring harness, and adjusting the doors for proper alignment and operation.
Tesla Model Y Vertical Door Kit Details
The VDCTESY20 kit is a vehicle-specific Vertical Door Conversion Kit manufactured by Vertical Doors, Inc. in the USA.
| Manufacturer | Vertical Doors, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Part Number | VDCTESY20 |
| Vehicle | Tesla Model Y |
| Confirmed Model Years | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 |
| 2027 Model Y | Listed in VDI's updated price list; contact VDI to verify compatibility |
| Product Type | Vehicle-specific Vertical Door Conversion Kit |
| Kit Type | Bolt-on hinge conversion |
| Doors Converted | Driver and passenger front doors |
| Door Movement | Opens outward first, then raises vertically |
| Original Tesla Doors | Retained |
| Mounting | Factory hinge mounting locations |
| Manufacturing | Made in the USA |
Tesla Model Y Vehicle Fitment
VDCTESY20 is confirmed for the standard-body Tesla Model Y from 2020-2026, including the refreshed design commonly known as Juniper. The updated VDI price list also includes 2027, but compatibility for that model year should be verified before ordering. Tesla Model Y L compatibility has not been confirmed.
| Model | Model Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2020-2026 | VDCTESY20 confirmed |
| Tesla Model Y | 2027 | Contact VDI to confirm compatibility |
| Tesla Model Y L | Contact VDI | Fitment not confirmed |
If your Model Y has aftermarket fenders, custom bodywork, replacement hinges, or previous collision repairs near the door mounting areas, contact our team to review your application before ordering.
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Product: Tesla Model Y Vertical Door Conversion Kit
Part Number: VDCTESY20
Manufactured in the USA by Vertical Doors, Inc., this kit retains the original front doors while converting their movement to an outward-and-upward opening system.
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Tesla Model Y Installation Options
This Model Y was installed by Vertical Doors, Inc. at our facility in Lake Elsinore, California, in April 2026. Customers can request installation at our shop or inquire about available mobile and independent installer options.
Installation involves accessing the factory hinge mounting areas, following the required clearance and wiring procedures, and adjusting the doors for proper alignment. Professional installation is recommended when body-panel removal, door alignment, or clearance modifications are outside the installer's experience.
Independent installation shops set their own labor pricing, scheduling, and workmanship terms. Vertical Doors, Inc. does not control third-party installation labor or workmanship.
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Tesla Model Y Vertical Door Kit Questions
Do the doors have to be raised every time?
No. The converted doors open outward first and can be used in that position for entry and exit without raising them vertically.
Can the doors be closed from inside the Tesla?
Yes. Omar demonstrates lowering and closing the driver's door while seated inside the Model Y. The door must be lowered completely before moving it inward.
Does VDCTESY20 replace the original Tesla doors?
No. The kit retains the original Tesla front doors, glass, exterior panels, and interior trim while replacing the factory hinge system.
Are the rear doors converted?
No. VDCTESY20 converts the driver and passenger front doors. The rear doors retain their factory operation.
Does the kit fit the refreshed Tesla Model Y?
Yes. Vertical Doors, Inc. has confirmed the standard-body 2026 Model Y, including the refreshed Juniper design. Contact VDI for the latest 2027 compatibility information.
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