Candela C-8 Polestar edition electric hydrofoil boat announced

The Candela C-8 Polestar edition combines Polestar’s Scandinavian take on luxury EV design with Candela’s innovative electric hydrofoil boat.

The bespoke design cues include a new solid light grey colour, specially designed seat upholstery and hydrofoils painted in Swedish gold.

“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,” says Polestar design head Maximilian Missoni.

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.

“Aesthetic excellence is an intrinsic value, but it can also serve as a powerful driving force towards a sustainable future,” says Candela founder and chief executive Gustav Hasselskog.

“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.”

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

The Candela C-8 uses an efficient 75kW electric direct drive pod motor – the Candela C-POD – and ‘flies’ on computer-guided hydrofoils that lift the hull above the water at high speeds, reducing energy consumption by up to 80% compared to traditional motorboats.

The Candela C-8 Polestar edition is available online in the Polestar Additionals webshop or at Candela.com and is sold and delivered by Candela.

Pricing starts from NZ$719,649 (US$450,000) with deliveries expected from June 2024.

The new design collaboration is part of a growing list of partnerships where Polestar explores more sustainable mobility beyond just electric cars.

This includes previous Polestar editions of the CAKE Makka electric commuter moped, the high-end Allebike mountain bike as well as the multi-functional electric transporter concept Re:Move.

Next Generation Boats based in Wanaka is the New Zealand Candela agent, EVs and Beyond earlier reporting the electric boats were due from April last year.

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