Safety standards are typically designed with traditional ships in mind—not carbon fiber, computer-controlled electric vessels that fly above the water. That’s why Candela and DNV had to innovate to ensure the world’s first foiling electric ferry could hit the water while meeting the rigorous standards that ensure maritime safety.
Stockholm, June 4, 2025— Candela, the Swedish electric hydrofoil
En svensk besättning i en Candela C-8 har flugit över Gibraltar sund – och därmed genomfört världens första interkontinentala resa med en eldriven båt. Rekordet visar hur elektriska, flygande fartyg kan revolutionera transporten mellan Spanien och Nordafrika.
Candela C-8:an av modell Polestar Edition med Candelas vd och grundare Gustav Hasselskog vid rodret, genomförde den historiska resan från
Maritime history was made by a Swedish crew that successfully crossed from Europe to Africa in a foiling electric Candela C-8 boat—marking the first intercontinental journey by an electric vessel. The record-setting voyage was carried out to demonstrate the viability of long-range electric hydrofoiling ferries.
While Formula 1 roars through Miami, Candela C-8 takes flight on the water. The world’s fastest electric hydrofoil production boat combines speed, precision, and silence — now ready for press demos.
Efter ett kort vinteruppehåll är det dags för världens första elektriska bärplansfärja att åter flyga över Stockholms vatten. Ny statistik från hösttrafiken visar att Nova är en succé – både bland passagerare och för klimatet.
Candela P-12 Nova, the world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry, has been a huge success in Stockholm, reducing CO₂ emissions by 95% and energy use by 84%. With a 30% increase in ridership and full departures, it's become a popular choice for commuters, cutting travel time by half. Service is expanding to daily operations by May, with plans for additional routes.
Candela, the Swedish pioneer in electric hydrofoil boats, will showcase its revolutionary long-range electric vessel at Everything Electric Australia NSW 2025, taking place from March 7–9 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.
The Candela C-8, the world’s best-selling electric hydrofoil boat, is set to make its New Zealand debut in Auckland. It will also showcase the cutting-edge technology behind New Zealand’s first electric foiling ferry, which Candela is preparing to deliver. Media demo flights are available upon request in Auckland.
'Flying’ electric ships could make Sydney’s water transport faster, greener, and far more cost-effective than the diesel ferries currently being purchased. Science fiction? Not quite. Swedish tech company Candela is in town to showcase its game-changing hydrofoil vessels—already adopted in several countries.
Norge sliter med å nå sine ambisiøse mål om 100 % utslippsfrie hurtigbåter, ettersom tradisjonelle el-fartøy er for ineffektive og har for kort rekkevidde. Løsningen? En hundre år gammel oppfinnelse kombinert med moderne datamaskiner og sensorer.
I Stockholm tas nå verdens første elektriske foilende passasjerbåt i bruk i kollektivtrafikken. Candela P-12 ‘Nova’ er verdens raskeste og mes
Announcing an additional $14M raised in its Series C round, Candela has secured over $40 million in funding in 2024. The investment will enable Candela to meet the soaring demand for its groundbreaking zero-emission vessels.
Lake Tahoe skiers will reach the slopes faster aboard the first electric hydrofoil ferry, the Candela P-12. As the U.S.' first zero-emission hydrofoiling ferry, it will significantly reduce travel times for both Tahoe locals and visitors, offering a much-needed north-south connection across the lake.