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Everything Electric Debut: Candela C-8 Electric Foiling Boat
Sydney, Australia – March 5, 2025 – 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.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience the Candela C-8, the world's first electric boat offering the range and speed of traditional fossil-fuel vessels. Equipped with advanced, computer-guided hydrofoils, the C-8 achieves a remarkable range of 57 nautical miles at 22 knots, providing a smooth and silent ride above the water surface. In Australia, the Candela C-8 is brought to and exclusively distributed by Carbon Yachts (carbonyachts.com.au).
In addition to the exhibition, Candela's CEO, Gustav Hasselskog, will participate in a presentation titled "Can waterborne vessels and electrification really mix?" Gustav will cover how Stockholm has implemented Candela’s new P-12 ferry, the world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry, in public transport, saving valuable time for passengers, along with a 95% reduction of emissions and lower operational costs. This session is scheduled for Friday, March 7th, from 15:00 to 15:30 on the GIGA Stage at the Sydney Showground.
"Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and other Australian communities have great potential for electric water transport, but conventional electric vessels face challenges such as high costs, limited range, and a lack of charging infrastructure. Advances in hydrofoil and battery technology can make sustainable, high-speed ferries a reality—just as they have in Stockholm, and soon also in New Zealand," says Gustav Hasselskog
Everything Electric Australia NSW 2025 is renowned as the country's leading home energy and electric vehicle show. Candela's participation underscores its commitment to revolutionizing maritime transportation through sustainable and cutting-edge technology.
For more information about Candela C-8 and P-12, please visit candela.com. To learn more about Everything Electric Australia NSW 2025, visit everythingelectric.show.
Media Contacts:
Carbon Yachts
Chris Hrones
+61 (02) 9979 6612
Pittwater, Sydney, Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne, Auckland
Candela
Mikael Mahlberg
Head of Communications, Candela
mikael.mahlberg@candela.com
+46 765 376 678
About Candela
Candela is a Swedish tech company dedicated to developing electric hydrofoil boats that combine performance, efficiency, and sustainability. By leveraging innovative technology, Candela aims to transform waterborne transportation and reduce environmental impact.
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Stockholm-based Candela Technology AB is the world leader in hydrofoiling electric vessels. The company was founded in 2014 by engineer and business leader Gustav Hasselskog with the mission to accelerate the world's transition to fossil fuel-free lakes and oceans by developing electric vessels that outperform those powered by fossil fuels.
Candela's watercraft have wings (hydrofoils) that lift the hull above the water and reduce friction, using 80% less energy than conventional ships at high speed. This technology allows for long-range water travel solely on battery power, a first in the industry. Candela's hydrofoils also enable operators to transition to sustainable fleets by providing up to 50% lower operational costs.
At the heart of Candela's hydrofoil tech stack is the Flight controller, which automatically stabilizes the vessel during flight by regulating the foils, using sensors that gauge wave height and wind speed, among other factors. Even in rough weather, passengers experience 90% less g-forces than they would on a traditional boat. All Candela vessels are fully connected and receive over-the-air updates.
After five years of research and development, Candela began producing the world's first electric hydrofoil leisure boat in 2019, the Candela C-7 open "roadster of the seas". This was followed in 2022 by the high-volume market Candela C-8, which was delivered to the first customers in spring 2023. Over 150 C-8 units have been sold to date, and the vessel has been lauded as a "game changer" by Motorboat and Yachting magazine, winning numerous awards including the 2022 European Powerboat of the Year award for its superior seakeeping, long range, and high speed.
In 2023, Candela launched its first commercial vessel, the Candela P-12 Shuttle ferry. It is the fastest and longest-range electric ship ever built, with a top speed of 30 knots and a range of 40 nautical miles at 25 knots. It is also the most energy-efficient fast ship ever made in its size class. Substantial operational cost savings are expected. The first unit enters service in Stockholm's public transport system in 2024.
Candela is a technology company with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, employing over 200 engineers, technicians, and production staff. The company develops the entire tech stack, from the C-POD motor to the control system and carbon fiber hulls, in-house. Candela's two wholly-owned factories in Stockholm, Sweden, produce the Candela C-8 and P-12 vessels. The company also has leisure boat resellers in 12 countries and wholly-owned sales offices in San Francisco, USA, and Cannes, France.
