candela launches C-8 polestar electric boat with hydrofoils painted in gold

Candela begins delivery of C-8 polestar electric boat

Swedish electric hydrofoil boat maker Candela has started delivering the first real-life models of its Candela C-8 Polestar edition. Owners are slated to see the solid gray color of the electric boat C-8 Polestar edition and its hydrofoil painted in gold. These two colors immediately lure attention. They subtly accentuate the features of the water vehicle: the sleek body that glints when the sunlight hits and the saturated shade of gold that props up the boat from under. Candela and Polestar first introduced their C-8 electric boat with gold hydrofoils back in 2023.

all images courtesy of Polestar

Gold hydrofoils for the water vehicle

It was around 2023 when the two mobility brands reached an agreement that the car manufacturer would supply batteries and charging technology to the boat maker for its electric hydrofoil water vehicles. Fast forward to today, and the epitome of their collaboration has rewarded their fans with electric mobility. Stepping inside the boat, passengers find marine-certified textile everywhere, from seats, cushions and sunbeds to wall and roof panels. Polestar brings over its automotive touch through the tailored seat upholstery for comfy, quiet cruising on water.

side profile of the Candela C-8 Polestar electric boat with gold hydrofoils

range longer than conventional electric speedboats

Aside from the shared design and the gold hydrofoils, Candela and Polestar bring their best decks to the table for the C-8 electric boat. A 69-kWh battery powers the water vehicle, and its charging hardware comes from the standard-range Polestar 2. These can help give the C-8 a range of up to 57 nautical miles on one charge. They can also propel it at a cruising speed of 22 knots. It can reach a high-speed range two or three times longer than conventional electric speedboats. The Candela C-8 Polestar edition comes with a 75 kW electric motor. It may work hand-in-hand with the boat’s gold hydrofoils, lifting the water vehicle above the surface when it goes fast. 

Candela has started delivering the first real-life models of its C-8 Polestar edition

The electric motor makes the Candela C-8 Polestar edition use much less energy than regular boats. When the boat is lifted up, it glides smoothly and quietly. It doesn’t create big waves, thanks to the advanced computer technology Candela has put in place. The Candela C-8 Polestar electric boat with gold hydrofoils is available online in the Polestar Additionals webshop. It is sold and delivered by Candela at a starting price of 400,000 EUR per unit. Its production takes place at Candela’s factory in Stockholm, Sweden, and deliveries have begun.

the electric hydrofoil boat’s sleek body glints when the sunlight hits

a 69-kWh battery powers the water vehicle

Polestar and Candela’s logo on the exterior of the C-8 electric boat with gold hydrofoil