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.
Safety standards are typically designed with traditional ships in mind—not carbon fiber, computer-controlled electric vessels that fly above the water. That’s why Candela and DNV had to innovate to ensure the world’s first foiling electric ferry could hit the water while meeting the rigorous standards that ensure maritime safety.
Stockholm, June 4, 2025— Candela, the Swedish electric hydrofoil
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.
'Flying’ electric ships could make Sydney’s water transport faster, greener, and far more cost-effective than the diesel ferries currently being purchased. Science fiction? Not quite. Swedish tech company Candela is in town to showcase its game-changing hydrofoil vessels—already adopted in several countries.
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 mest effekt
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.
Lake Tahoe skiers will reach the slopes faster aboard the first electric hydrofoil ferry, the Candela P-12. As the U.S.' first zero-emission hydrofoiling ferry, it will significantly reduce travel times for both Tahoe locals and visitors, offering a much-needed north-south connection across the lake.
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.
