Who we are, what we do
At Candela, we make hydrofoiling electric boats and ferries that are the first to combine long range with high speed. Our innovative hydrofoil technology cuts energy use by 80%, creating silent, fast, zero-emission vessels with unmatched efficiency. Simply put, we’re revolutionizing sustainable water travel.
Professional vessels
Zero-emission waterborne transport that is quicker and more comfortable for passengers, while offering huge cost reductions for operators. Explore our vessels for public transport, shuttle services, and bespoke solutions for private clients.
Our professional vessels
Leisure boats
Our best-selling leisure boats elevate electric performance at sea, providing a superior experience free from the noise, exhaust fumes, and slamming of conventional powerboats. Powered by Candela C-Pod, the quietest and most power-dense marine motor available.
Our leisure boats
We aim to transition to fossil fuel-free transport with superior efficiency and environmental benefits. Traditional ferries are polluting, costly, and slow. Our hydrofoil technology unlocks the potential of waterways, offering quicker, more comfortable, and cheaper journeys, reducing road congestion from Stockholm to New York to Bangkok.
Gustav Hasselskog Founder / CEO at Candela
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Candela and Canopy Power partner on floating solar charging
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.
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Stockholm’s electric flying ferry successful on all parameters
The novel flying electric Candela P-12 ferry in Stockholm’s public transport system has been declared a major success in the Swedish Transport Administration’s official report with halved travel times, drastically reduced emissions, and very satisfied passengers.
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Candela P-12 completes world’s longest electric sea journey
Demonstrating that electric passenger vessels are no longer confined to short routes or dependent on costly shore-based charging infrastructure, Candela’s P-12 electric hydrofoiling ferry has completed a record-breaking voyage from Sweden’s west coast to Oslo.
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Navigating Choppy Seas; How Hydrofoil Boats Handle Rough Water
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Connected Electric Boats: The Future of Sustainable Maritime Travel
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Electric Ferries: Range & Sustainability, Explained
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P-12 Shuttle
P-12 Voyager
P-12 Business
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C-8
C-7
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