C-POD electric drive:
The ultimate boat motor

The Candela C-POD is engineered to be the most efficient and durable boat motor ever created. Its two compact permanent magnet motors, located underwater, deliver exceptional range and efficiency, providing sufficient thrust to propel our boats to a serene 30 knots. The electric direct-drive system ensures a noise-free operation, eliminating the need for gears, oil changes, and regular maintenance. With its patent-pending design, the Candela C-POD is built to last a lifetime without requiring any service.

Candela Tech Talks | Episode 3, The C-Pod Motor
Submerged, direct-drive electric motors provide an absolutely silent ride while eliminating transmission losses. Our Engineers Claes and Tomas will tell you more in-depth about our electric motor.

Candela C-POD
Efficiency redefined, built to last

The C-POD is the first electric pod motor designed specifically for high-speed boats. Its direct, all-electric drive minimizes friction, offering 23% more range than the top electric outboards. Custom-designed electric motors achieve a power density four times greater than that of competitors.

Requiring no maintenance, the C-POD is built to last 3,000 hours without service. There’s no need to change oil or cooling fluid, as its sealed electric motors are cooled by the flow of seawater. Paired with the low running costs of Candela’s hydrofoil craft, the C-POD ensures truly trouble-free boating.

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The C-POD Electric Drive
Unmatched Silence and Smooth Operation.

By positioning the motors underwater, we eliminate the typical squeaking and whirring sounds associated with gearboxes and mechanical transmissions. Thanks to the Candela C-POD, our hydrofoil boats and ferries are the quietest electric vessels on the market, regardless of speed.

Questions?
Here are the top five.

What is the range at high speed?

Real-world and validated range is 50 nautical miles at 22 knots. This means you can cruise for more than two hours without noise, emissions, or wake.

What motor and battery do you use?

Candela C-7:

Battery: 40 kWh lithium ion NMC battery pack (from BMWi3).
Motor: 70 kW for take off, 16 kW in 23 knots, 37 kW full speed.

What is the cost of driving a Candela Seven?

The C-7 is 95 percent cheaper to drive than a gas-powered boat! A full charge costs 5-7 €. A comparable fossil fuel bowrider would use fuel for 200 €.

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