Polestar & Candela Reveal the Candela C-8 Polestar Edition Electric Hydrofoil

Polestarand Candela have revealed the Candela C-8 Polestar edition. It combines Polestar’s Scandinavian take on luxury EV design with Candela’s innovative electric hydrofoil boat.

Previously, the two Swedish premium mobility brands reached an agreement for Polestar to supply batteries and charging technology to power Candela’s electric hydrofoil boats.

Starting from 2023, all Candela C-8 boats are powered by the 69-kWh battery and charging hardware from the standard-range Polestar 2 to realise a range of up to 57 nautical miles on one charge at a cruising speed of 22 knots.

This compares favourably with traditional powerboats and comes with a high-speed range 2-3 times longer than conventional electric speedboats.

The Candela C-8 uses an efficient 75 kW electric direct drive pod motor– the Candela C-POD.

Maximilian Missoni, Head of Design at Polestar, says:  “Candela’s hydrofoil technology is a paradigm shift for sustainable performance in the marine industry. Like the first time driving an electric car, you instantly feel that this is the future when the boat ‘takes off’ – and now with the special gold details that we so proudly exhibit on our cars.” 

“Aesthetic excellence is an intrinsic value, but it can also serve as a powerful driving force towards a sustainable future. At Candela, our primary focus is to create vessels that are more compelling in every respect. I am therefore very happy about the C-8 Polestar edition and our collaboration with the brilliant team at Polestar,” adds Gustav Hasselskog, CEO & founder Candela.

Production of the the Candela C-8 Polestar edition takes place at Candela’s factory in Stockholm, Sweden, and deliveries are expected from June 2024.