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Electric hydrofoil leisure boat · 4W · Launched 2023
EUR 350,000+ (Europe) / USD 400,000+ (US)
≈ ₹3.00 Cr (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
93 km
Battery
69 kWh
Top speed
56 km/h
Charge
8 hr
Power
67 bhp
Seats
8
Candela's industry-defining electric hydrofoil leisure boat. Sold since 2023 — not officially sold globally. EUR 350,000+. 50 nautical miles (93 km) range at 22 knots cruise. Carbon-fibre hydrofoil rises out of water at speed — slashes drag and energy use. Polestar 2-derived battery.
Best for
European / US / Australian affluent boaters wanting silent electric coastal cruiser
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Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Candela Boats in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Foil servicing requires Candela network — geographically limited
Reported in earlier models — Candela Boats has released fixes for newer batches.
Range drops 15-20% in extreme summer or winter conditions
Reported in earlier models — Candela Boats has released fixes for newer batches.
Charging connector pins need occasional clean for full speed
Reported in earlier models — Candela Boats has released fixes for newer batches.
12V aux battery worth checking annually
Reported in earlier models — Candela Boats has released fixes for newer batches.
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| Battery capacity | 69 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 93 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 8 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 60 min (Polestar 2 DC pack) |
| Battery warranty | 5 years / 80,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 56 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 67 bhp |
| Torque | 110 Nm |
| Motor type | Pod motor C-POD |
| Drive type | Pod drive |
| Kerb weight | 1700 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 175 mm |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 8 seats |
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Candela Boats C-8
EUR 350,000+ (Europe) / USD 400,000+ (US)
Bottom line
The Candela Boats C-8 scores 6.6/10 overall. Best suited for: European / US / Australian affluent boaters wanting silent electric coastal cruiser. Key strength: hydrofoil cuts drag — 80% less energy than displacement hull. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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