There’s nothing like a solar-charged Tesla to put a smile on your face.

In fact, it’s pretty much smiles all-around for all of the lucky folks who get a test ride in Mike Koenigs’ solar-charged Roadster in the YouTube video embedded at the top of this entry.

And why not? What’s not to like?

A Tesla Roadster under a solar carport. [Photo Credit: Tesla Motors]

One of the quickest cars in the world jetting around California while running on sun.

It’s clean, green fun, and, of course, there’s the totally awesome fueling independence angle, a theme we’ve been playing up this Independence Week.

You. Fuel. Your Tesla (or other electric car). By Yourself.

No middlemen. No oil men. And no price gouging.

Just you, your home’s roof, a solar PV system – and your electric car of choice.

We think that’s definitely something to smile about, don’t you?

[Hat tip to George Parrott for pointing out this video!]

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