Candela C-8
To make a compelling electric craft, we had to re-think the boat.
Instead of pushing through waves, C-8 glides in silence over the water’s surface. We made a motor, the Candela C-Pod, perfected for hydrofoiling, deviating from the trend of larger engines in leisure boating. By combining innovation in electric propulsion with hydrofoiling, the C-8 leaves no wake behind.
Polestar
Powered
The most advanced electric boat battery pack ever comes from… a car. Candela C-8 Polestar Powered uses the same 69 kWh pack as the Polestar 2 electric performance fastback.
Polestar batteries also bring DC charging to the table, which means C-8 now combines the longest electric range with the fastest charging times. The result is the longest-range electric boat on the market, by a factor of two.
Range
Electric hydrofoiling makes the C-8 the only electric boat with real range at speed.
- Miami
- Monaco
- Stockholm
- LA
Candela C-8
Racing car meets flying carpet.
Pull the wheel hard, and you’ll feel the driving sensation of a racing car, thanks to instant feedback, fly-by-wire steering. Combined with the hydrofoil’s silent, magic-carpet ride in rough conditions, the C-8 offers a superior experience at sea.
Overnight trips, getting the water-skis out, taking on less than friendly waters. C-8 has multiple configurations for all your adventures.
- Daycruiser
- Center Console
- Open
- T-Top
- Hardtop
- Open
- T-Top
Layout and
configuration
Why settle for a boat that isn’t fit for purpose? C-8 has you covered. Pick between two available variants to meet your needs and suit your lifestyle.
cruiser
Why C-8
The C-8 is a game changer in the electrification of boats. C-8 combines efficiency, unbeatable comfort, and a minimal environmental impact.
The Candela C-POD is the most efficient and longest-lasting boat motor ever built.
The retractable C-FOIL system makes C-8 a true no-compromise electric boat.
A computer on the water – the Flight Controller powers the hydrofoiling experience of the C-8.
Versatility
Retractable hydrofoils
The retractable C-FOIL system makes C-8 a true no-compromise electric boat. In shallow mode, the foils and Candela C-POD are protected by the hull. In extreme weather conditions that prevent foiling, C-8 can be driven as a conventional boat, albeit with reduced range.
C-8 DC Interior
Superior interior. The cabin in C-8 DC sleeps two adults and two children.
The comfortable interior allows for a cozy overnight experience or shelter from the sun on a hot day.
Order now
After more than 150 orders and counting, the number of available production slots ahead for the summer of 2025 is decreasing. Reserve your C-8, before deliveries in the early summer of 2025 become fully booked.
A €/$ 100 deposit grants you a production queue position.
We will contact you for details, configurations and final payments later on. Reserve in the configurator, or on the reserve-now page.
Sustainability
Reducing local emissions by 99%.
C-8 is a long-range, all-electric craft that travels silently above the surface. No emissions.
We designed it to be the most efficient boat ever built. At 20 knots, the energy usage per nautical mile is just 0,8 kWh. To put that into perspective, that’s the energy content of 0,1 liter of gasoline.
Video
See our boats in action
We introduced the world to foiling electric boats. Since we introduced the Candela C-7 in 2018, we have won numerous awards as well as topped electric boat sales in Europe.
MBY’s review of C-8
Candela C-8 vs planing boat in waves
Candela C-8’s first flight
Candela C-POD | The world’s most efficient boat motor
World’s first electric hydrofoiling boat flying in San Francisco | Candela C-7
Foiling Double Up
Virtual Test Drive
Candela C-7 | Formation Flying
C-7 Sunbed edition in Italy
Foiling in high waves
C-7 vs regular boats
Range calculator
We estimate the range based on several parameters and real world tests in various conditions. Actual range may vary.
- Daycruiser
Build
Made in Sweden from 100% carbon fiber.
We’ve taken cues from fighter jet technology and airplane design. The result? A hull that’s both light and rigid, balancing strength with efficiency.
With a vacuum-infused carbon fiber hull & deck, the C-8 weighs significantly less than similar boats.
Technical
specifications
CC: <9 m
0,9 m in planing mode
0,8 m while foiling
1.5 m while not foiling, foils extended
135 kW DC: 35 min 10-80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range at high speed?
The estimated range is 57 nautical miles at 22 knots. This means you can cruise for more than two hours without noise, emissions or wake.
There are many other electric boats out there. What makes the Candela C-8 different?
The Candela C-8 is the only electric boat with the range of a petrol boat at higher speeds, and also the only hydrofoiling electric boat available on the market currently. Hydrofoils bring several benefits that other electric boats can’t offer; vastly reduced noise levels at higher speeds, faster charging speeds per NM of travel, a much smoother ride in rough weather or even small waves and little to no wake generation. A battery pack of a 120 kWh capacity or more in a planing boat will only result in 20-30 nautical miles of range at 20 knots (even if some boat makers unrealistically claim higher range). The only way of solving this energy equation is to use hydrofoils. A Candela C-8 can achieve 57 NM with a battery pack with just slightly bigger than half the capacity of competing boats.
How does Candela C-8 handle high waves and rough water?
Candela C-8’s seakeeping capabilities are second to none for its size. Instead of smashing into the waves, the C-8 flies over them. Thanks to the foils, the ride will be smoother than any conventional boat in moderate waves. Waves up to 1.1 meters pass just under the hull. In rougher conditions, C-8 operates like any other boat- the efficient planing hull and a “planing mode” means that you can operate the boat as you would any other, with the foils acting as a keel to provide extra stability.
What happens if you hit something in the water?
The foils are made from carbon fiber and are dimensioned to carry the weight of the boat. Thus, they are extremely strong, so hitting smaller debris will have little to no effect. Hitting a bigger object – a large log, a submerged container or a shallow spot in the water – will result in the foil breaking off at a designated point. Thus, the boat’s hull is spared from damage otherwise incurred on regular boats.
