It’s flying and it’s electric – Candela C-8 at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

Candela C-8 is the world’s most efficient electric boat in serial production, featuring a combination of long range and high speed unmatched by competitors. Come visit us during the Cannes Yachting Festival, September 6-11, stand PAN052

It’s all about efficiency. Hydrofoil technology allows Candela C-8 to reduce consumption by over 80% compared to conventional planing boats, electric or non-electric. Powered by the submerged Candela C-POD motor, the C-8 automatically takes off at 16 knots and starts to fly, producing no emission, no wake, and no noise.

The Candela C-8 is the world’s most advanced motorboat, but also the easiest to use and maintain. The driver controls the wheel and the throttle, while the Flight controller computer keeps the boat stable and straight during flight, giving a smooth and silent ride, unaffected by waves and side wind.

When not flying, the front foil wing and the Candela C-POD motor are retractable. This allows running in shallow water, beaching the boat, or putting it on a trailer to tow the C-8 to your favorite lakes and waters. When retracted, the wing and the motor are above the surface, preventing marine growth on the foil. The efficient and minimalistic Candela C-POD is designed to run for 3 000 hours without maintenance, thanks to the lack of transmission and cooling system.

Earlier this summer we had British magazine Motor Boat & Yachting doing a first test of the Candela C-8. Here’s two quotes from editor-in-chief Hugo Andreae’s video review:

“One of, if not the, most significant new boats of the decade...”

“It’s not just an alternative to a petrol boat, it’s a genuinely different boat that offers a different experience and in many ways a better one. In terms of emissions, in terms of quietness, in terms of a soft ride, it is a genuinely different and very enjoyable experience....I believe this”

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/CYdpEYWa5Lk

Candela has been delivering serial production boats globally since the introduction of the Candela C-7 in 2019. After launching the C-8 last fall, demand has been high, over 150 boats has already been sold, deliveries to start later this year. To meet the high demand, Candela has teamed up with premium electric vehicle maker Polestar, in an agreement where Polestar will supply batteries for future Candela boats. This gives Candela access to state-of-the-art battery technology, and allows us to ramp up production of the C-8 model.

September also marks the start of a permanent Candela presence in Cannes, through a partnership with leading recreational boat reseller Sud Plaisance. After the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Candela C-8 will be displayed at Candela/Sud Plaisance showroom.

The Candela C-8 will be present at the Cannes Yachting Festival, September 6-11, stand PAN052

Want to know more about Candela's revolutionary electric craft? Contact mikael.mahlberg@candela.com or call +46765376678.

Candela is a Swedish electric boat company whose mission is to speed up the shift to fossil fuel-free lakes and oceans. Using computer-guided hydrofoils – underwater wings that lift the hull above the surface, thereby overcoming the friction of water – Candela’s craft use up to 80% less energy at high speeds than traditional motorboats.

In addition to longer range and better performance than other electric boats, Candela’s craft have several benefits over conventional ICE boats. With minimal noise, no wake and zero emissions, Candela’s craft combine a light environmental footprint with better passenger comfort and a thrilling drive experience.

Candela was founded in 2014 by engineer Gustav Hasselskog and introduced its first production model, Candela C-7, in 2019. With a range of 50 nautical miles at 20 knots, the C-7 set several world records for electric boats. The limited production run of 32 units ended in 2021.

In 2021, Candela launched the bigger, high-volume production Candela C-8, which is designed to make electric boats mainstream. With space for eight passengers, it has a range of 50 nautical miles at 22 knots and a top speed of 30 knots. Powered by the Candela C-POD, an electric pod motor developed in-house by Candela’s 50-strong engineering team, it is 400% more efficient than other powerboats on the market. With more than 150 units ordered to date, the C-8 is currently the best-selling electric premium boat.

In 2022, Candela is launching the Candela P-8 Voyager taxi boat and the P-12 Shuttle electric ferry, which will bring the company’s revolutionary electric hydrofoil technology to commercial vessels.