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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Nächstes Jahr werden die Berliner auf der Spree mit der weltweit ersten elektrischen, fliegenden Fähre fahren können. Mit dem Einsatz der P-12 werden die Reisezeiten verkürzt und die Wasserwege für schnelle, emissionsfreie Transporte genutzt.
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.
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.
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 has been recognized with a gold medal from the German Design Awards in the Product Design category – the most prestigious design prize.
A new breed of 'flying' electric vessels could provide drastically faster travel times while reducing emissions and costs from Bangkok’s waterborne transport—and elsewhere. This week, Candela will exhibit at Bangkok’s Future Mobility Asia Summit.
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.