Range
57 nm at 22 kn cruise
Charging: DC fast charging (Polestar CCS2 hardware); AC overnight.
Software: Flight controller trims the foils continuously; Candela app; over-the-air software updates. Hydrofoil: yes.
Model record
Model record
| Make | Candela |
| Class | day boat |
| Country | Sweden |
| Powertrain | battery-electric |
| Battery (kWh) | 69 |
| Range or runtime | 57 nm at 22 kn cruise |
| Top speed (kn) | 27 |
| Charging | DC fast charging (Polestar CCS2 hardware); AC overnight |
| Hydrofoil | yes |
| Software features | Flight controller trims the foils continuously; Candela app; over-the-air software updates |
| Parent or owner | Investors include EQT Ventures, SEB Private Equity and IFC |
| Status | active |
| Record updated | 2026-10 |
Official site: candela.com
In context
Where it fits
Listed in Electric Day Boats and Pontoons. Models are compared on battery size, range or runtime, charging, hydrofoil use and software - the factors that separate a usable electric boat from a short-range novelty.
| Model | Status |
|---|---|
| Arc Coast (Arc) | active |
| Arc Sport (Arc) | active |
| 850 Fantom Air (Frauscher x Porsche) | active |
| El-Iseo (Riva) | active |
| Arc One (Arc) | discontinued |
| Forza X1 (Twin Vee) | closed |
| Eelex 8000 (X Shore) | closed |
| X Shore 1 (X Shore) | closed |
Sources
Sources and scope
- Scope
- C-8 (Candela)
- Sources
- ElectronsX watercraft dataset; manufacturer specifications and filings
- Updated
- 2026-10