Candela has secured a €30 million funding round to scale production of its ground-breaking electric hydrofoil ferry, the Candela P-12. The round includes new investor IFC (World Bank Group) alongside existing investors and will finance a second manufacturing facility in Poland as global demand grows for the company’s energy-efficient ferries.
Canopy Power’s floating charging stations, powered by Ocean Sun’s patented floating solar technology, will charge Candela’s electric hydrofoil ferries deployed in remote locations, freeing islands from dependence on diesel generators.
The novel flying electric Candela P-12 ferry in Stockholm’s public transport system has been declared a major success in the Transport Administration’s official report. Halved travel times, drastically reduced emissions, very satisfied passengers, and significant economic gains are reported — enabling a paradigm shift in how urban waterways can be used.
Den flygande eldrivna färjan Candela P-12 har visat sig vara en stor framgång i Stockholms kollektivtrafik enligt Trafikverkets officiella rapport. Halverade restider, kraftigt minskade utsläpp, mycket nöjda passagerare och betydande ekonomiska vinster lyfts fram - vilket möjliggör ett paradigmskifte i hur stadens vattenvägar kan användas.
Demonstrating that electric passenger vessels are no longer confined to short, fixed routes—or dependent on costly, purpose-built charging infrastructure—the world’s first electric hydrofoiling ferry, Candela P-12, has completed a record-breaking voyage from Sweden’s west coast to Norway’s capital, Oslo.
Electric ferries are gaining momentum globally. However, high energy consumption and limite
Trials will begin on the Trondheim Fjord with the world’s fastest electric passenger vessel, Candela P-12. The hydrofoiling ferry will cut hours from the city's most ardous commute and mark the return of flying ships to Trondheim’s waterways.
Neste generasjons elektriske hurtigbåt er nå i Oslo for å demonstrere hvordan hovedstadens vannveier kan bli grønne motorveier. Medieprøveturer arrangeres i morgen fredag og lørdag.
A revolutionary electric flying vessel will save Maldivian tourists from seasickness – while keeping the island paradise clean. Meet the Maldives’ fleet of high-tech Candela P-12 ferries.
Candela P-12 er verdens første elektriske ferge med foils, en slags vinger under vann. Den «flyr» over vannet i høy hastighet – 25 knop – samtidig som energiforbruket er 80 % lavere enn for andre fartøy, noe som for første gang gir lang rekkevidde på strøm til sjøs. Nå skal den testes i Oslo.
What if you could skip rush hour traffic and instead fly above the waves? Next week, Washingtonians will have the chance to experience the world’s first flying electric vessel as it takes to the Potomac River — demonstrating how the capital’s waterways could unlock faster, cleaner, and quieter commuting with flying ferries.
กรุงเทพฯ / สตอกโฮล์ม, 2 ตุลาคม 2568 – ในพิธีที่จัดขึ้น ณ กรุงเทพมหานคร ผู้ผลิตเรือไฟฟ้าจากประเทศสวีเดน Candela และผู้ให้บริการขนส่งของไทย Seudamgo ภายใต้บริษัท เลียวพารด์ ทรานสปอรเทชั่น จำกัด ได้ลงนามในข้อตกลงสำหรับเรือเฟอร์รี่ไฮโดรฟอยล์ไฟฟ้า Candela P-12 จำนวน 10 ลำ ซึ่งจะให้บริการในเส้นทางระหว่างแผ่นดินใหญ่และเกาะกูด จังหวัดตราด ในระยะแรก
Swedish electric hydrofoil boat maker Candela and Thai operator Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation Co., Ltd. entered an agreement for 10 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries to initially operate on the route between the mainland and Koh Kood in Trat province. This marks the largest electric hydrofoil vessel deployment in South East Asia.
Cutting both travel times and costs, a new type of flying electric ferry could make commuting along the coast greener, faster, and far more pleasant. For passengers, perhaps the greatest perk of Candela’s hydrofoiling vessel is this: you won’t get seasick on board. Press demos will be held in conjunction with Newport Boat Show.
The world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry, Candela P-12, will operate a pilot commuter line between Gothenburg and Öckerö for two weeks in collaboration with Västtrafik. The aim is to show how the archipelago can benefit from faster, more comfortable, and completely emission-free travel.
Världens första elektriska bärplansfartyg, Candela P-12, ska under två veckor trafikera en pilotlinje mellan Göteborg och Öckerö i samarbete med Västtrafik. Målet är att visa hur skärgården kan få snabbare, bekvämare och helt emissionsfria resor.
FlyTahoe's proposed foiling electric ferry has been highlighted as a key environmental improvement project in the Lake Tahoe Regional Transportation Plan. The proposed ferry, which will be operated by FlyTahoe, offers a potential solution to cut traffic, lower emissions, and protect the lake.
Lake Tahoe is poised to welcome America's first electric flying ferry, providing a faster, cleaner transit alternative to the daily traffic congestion around the lake. From July 31 to August 6, Candela, the pioneers behind the P-12 electric flying ferries, in collaboration with FlyTahoe, will showcase the revolutionary Candela C-8 leisure craft on Lake Tahoe.,
Mumbai’s commuters will soon be able to fly to work — on electric ships. A fleet of 11 hydrofoiling Candela P-12 commuter ferries will create new links across Mumbai Bay, forming the nucleus of the city’s electric public transport network, which is set to eventually include thousands of vessels. The ferries have been ordered by Mumbai-based operator JalVimana.
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.
