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  • Heralding a new era of waterborne transport: Candela P-12 is the fastest electric ferry, and at 25 knots faster than Stockholm's diesel-powered commuter boats.

    World’s First Electric Hydrofoil Ferry Line Takes Off in Stockholm

    The world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry has begun its service in Stockholm. Candela P-12 "Nova" is the fastest electric vessel in operation, and sets out to eliminate emissions from the city's waterborne public transport while cutting commute times.

  • Svensk elbåt korsade Östersjön

    Svensk elbåt korsade Östersjön

    Ett gäng svenskar satte världsrekord när de körde en Candela C-8 mellan Stockholm och Mariehamn, den första gången en elektrisk båt korsar Östersjön. Dessutom körde de tillbaka samma dag – med 95% lägre kostnader än en fossildriven båt.

  • The electric Candela C-8, here flying from Stockholm to Åland (Finland) combines long range and high speed, thanks to the hydrofoil technology that lifts the hull above the friciton of water.

    First Electric Boat Successfully Crosses the Baltic Sea

    A group of Swedes set a world record by driving a hydrofoiling Candela C-8 between Stockholm and the Finnish autonomous region of Åland, marking the first time an electric boat has crossed the Baltic Sea. They even returned the same day – at 95% lower costs than a fossil-fuel-powered boat.

  • Berlin Gets Flying Electric Ferry

    Berlin Gets Flying Electric Ferry

    Berlin will get a flying, electric ferry line that can speed up commuting on the Spree. Today, Candela announced the sale of a foiling Candela P-12 electric ferry to Funkhaus, the cultural hub and concert venue in Berlin.

  • Candela P-12 is the fastest electric passenger vessel to date, with the longest range and the highest cruise speed, thanks to its computer-guided hydrofoil system.

    Candela Supplies Flying Electric Ships To Saudi Arabia’s NEOM

    Candela P-12, the world's first electric hydrofoil ship, will service NEOM’s planned water network. NEOM has procured an initial batch of 8 of the foiling, electric shuttle ships, making it the first waterborne transport system using the groundbreaking technology.

  • Candela P-12 is the first foiling electric passenger ship. It flies at high speed, creating only a minimal wake thanks to its efficiency.

    This Flying Electric Ship Could Transform NY Commuting

    Skip traffic jams and fly to work on the world’s fastest electric ship? Next week, Candela will demonstrate how zero-emission waterborne transport could transform commuting on the Hudson River.

  • Candela C-8 Polestar Edition, a luxury edition of Candela C-8 with bespoke interior designed by Polestar's design team, also features a 69 kWh Poelstar battery.

    First Candela C-8 Polestar Edition Delivered - Redefining Electric Luxury on the Water

    Electric hydrofoil boat maker Candela has delivered the first produced Candela C-8 Polestar edition – a limited design edition of Candela’s C-8 in collaboration with electric performance car brand Polestar. Blending cutting-edge hydrofoil technology with the best of car design, C-8 Polestar Edition redefines luxury at sea.

  • Candela C-8 is Europe's best-selling electric leisure craft. It uses underwater wings - foils - to attain longer range and higher speed than any electric boat before it.

    This flying electric boat will transform Singapore's waterways

    Debuting in the APAC Region at the Singapore Yachting Festival, Candela C-8 is the world's first electric hydrofoil boat. It combines exceptional performance with an unprecedented range, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable waterborne transport in Singapore. Media test flights will be offered.

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