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Candela P-12 'Nova' flyger på Riddarfjärden med Västerbron i bakgrunden, på väg från Ekerö till Stockholms stadshus.

Stockholms flygande elektriska färja en succé - trafiken utökas

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, flying at 25 knots on its way from the suburb of Ekerö to Stockholm's city center, is the fastest electric vessel in public transport. It has proven to cut commute times and increase ridership on the waterways.

The World’s First Flying Electric Ferry Is a Success – Stockholm Expands Service

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.

The Candela C-8 combines speed with long range on battery power and will debut at the Everything Electric Show.

Everything Electric Debut: Candela C-8 Electric Foiling Boat

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.

With over 70 vessels delivered, the Candela C-8 leads electric boat sales. Praised for its performance and range, it has been called a "revolution" in electric boating. Now, it debuts in New Zealand.

'Game-Changing' Electric Hydrofoil Boat Debuts in Auckland

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.

Candela P-12 er verdens første elektriske foilende båt i trafikk. Akkurat som i Stockholm kan den korte ned reisetider og redusere kostnader, samtidig som miljøpåvirkningen elimineres.

Verdens raskeste elektriske hurtigbåt klar for Norge

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

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.

Candela's revolutionary electric C-8 leisure boat and P-12 ferry flying side by side, in Stockholm.

Electric vessel maker Candela closes record funding round of €24.5M

Candela, the leading maker of electric vessels, today announced it has closed the largest funding round in the company's history, to expand production of its game-changing electric ferries. A key partner in the 24.5 million EUR round is Groupe Beneteau — the leading global boat maker.

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