CANDELA

Hydrofoiling Electric Ferries

Who we are, what we do...

Candela was founded in 2014 by Gustav Hasselskog. Determined to find ways to make electric boats with both range and speed, he gathered a task force consisting of some of the world’s leading experts within dynamic modelling, hardware design, hydrodynamics, control theory, machine learning, image & signal processing, structural engineering and electrical machines.

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.

At the end of 2016, a full-scale prototype was launched, reaching the target of more than 50 nautical miles per charge at a speed of 22 knots.

Serial production of the world’s first electric hydrofoil boat started in 2019.

In 2020, Candela C-7 became the best-selling electric boat in Europe.

Our purpose is to re-think efficiency in marine transportation to radically push the performance boundaries of electric boats and ships. Our ultimate goal is to speed up the transition to fossil fuel-free lakes and oceans.

A traditional 7.5 m petrol boat consumes about 15 x more fuel than a family car, leaving a heavy footprint on our planet. Multiply that number with the number of ships and boats in seas worldwide and it’s easy to see that the concept of traditional combustion engine boats is simply not sustainable.

At Candela, we care about doing something good for the planet and all its species. Coming from 20 different nations, we share a conviction that kindness combined with deep knowledge in science, has revolutionary power.

The Candela C-POD is designed to be the most efficient and long-lasting boat motor ever made. Two compact permanent magnet motors under the water provide unrivaled range and efficiency. Enough thrust to make our boats fly at a speed of 30 knots, quietly.

Simply put, we’re revolutionizing sustainable water travel.