Candela Pro-Series Technology
Candela C-POD - The ultimate boat motor
Hydrofoils remove 50% of the drag compared to a planing boat. This is the most important principle in our design. Hydrofoils can be designed in different ways with varying efficiencies and behavior. We opted for the most efficient and precise solution possible, which is fully submerged foils. Other types of foiling systems are less efficient and are therefore not suitable for electrification.
Similar to a traffic airplane: Candela’s craft use a large, straight main foil close to center of gravity and a smaller T-foil in the aft. The foils are retractable for trailing, storage and shallow water operation.
Batteries are heavy. In order to make up for this, we needed to make the hull extremely light, while still rigid and strong. The solution was making it with 100% carbon fiber, which allows the Candela hydrofoils to weigh significantly less than a similar boat of the same size.
A flying boat with submerged foils needs active stabilization. That’s why we at Candela are industry-leading in combining electric propulsion with hydrofoiling.
Poised to re-define maritime travel, our hydrofoiling electric boats – born from over 10,000 hours of dedicated research and sea trials in Lidingö, Stockholm – glide effortlessly across the water. Combining cutting-edge electric propulsion with active stabilization, they set the bar for speed, efficiency, and durability.
Candela C-POD
Hydrofoils remove 50% of the drag compared to a planing boat.
Batteries are heavy
100% carbon fiber hull: extremely light weight while still rigid and strong
Direct, All-Electric Drive
Our innovative hydrofoil technology cuts energy use up to 90%
Sealed Electric Motors
No need to change oil or cooling fluid,
as the sealed electric motors are cooled by the flow of seawater.
C-Pod Active Stabilization
precise and performance-driven experience in rough sea and sharp turns.