Candela begins production of C-8 Polestar electric boat
Production has begun of Candela’s revolutionary electric C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ daycruiser boat.
Having recently set a 24-hour range record for electric boats with a prototype, the Swedish electric hydrofoil boat manufacturer, Candela says it is “ushering in a new era where electric boats can cover hundreds of miles in a day, with DC charging.”
The Polestar-powered version of Candela’s C-8 daycruiser, which was announced in January, utilizes the same 69 kWh battery pack and DC fast charging technology as the electric fastback Polestar 2, Standard range Single motor version.
Candela’s C-8 offers a leading electric range of up to 57 nautical miles at 22 knots, as well as being the fastest-charging boat on the market, ready to take full use of the marine DC charging networks being built out in the US and Europe.
The performance of the C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ was demonstrated recently when the prototype set a global distance record for electric boats, traveling 483 miles within 24 hours, enabled by DC charging.
“Marine DC charging coupled with our hydrofoil technology’s long electric range will introduce new ways to explore on coastlines and archipelagos. Whereas cruising nautical miles in a day in a petrol-powered boat is challenging due to noise and slamming, it’s not only doable but very enjoyable in a C-8,” said Niklas Nordin, Chief Product Officer at Candela.
With the capability to cruise at speeds up to 27 knots and recharge its battery in only 35 minutes via DC charging, the Polestar powered C-8 boasts an electric range that is 2-3 times that of traditional powerboats, yet charges more rapidly.
The C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ is available in three versions; as an open Daycruiser, a weather-sheltered Hardtop and a T-TOP model for sunny climates.
The Candela C-8 is also available in a limited Polestar edition, combining Polestar’s Scandinavian take on luxury EV design with Candela’s innovative electric hydrofoil boat technology. The bespoke design cues include a new solid light grey color, specially designed seat upholstery and hydrofoils painted in iconic Swedish gold.
