P-12 
C-8 
Candela’s hydrofoil boats use underwater wings, or foils, to lift the hull above the water, reducing drag and increasing efficiency. Fully submerged foils provide the most stability and precision. Active stabilization systems with sensors continuously monitor and adjust the boat’s position, velocity, and acceleration, ensuring smooth and efficient performance even in rough conditions. This technology allows our boats to achieve higher speeds with less energy consumption compared to traditional boats.
Candela C-Foil System
Maximizing efficiency and precision
Hydrofoils reduce drag by 50% compared to a planing boat, making this principle central to our design. Hydrofoils can be engineered in various ways, each with different efficiencies and behaviors. We chose the most efficient and precise solution which is fully submerged foils.
Other foiling systems are less efficient and not suitable for electrification. Much like a commercial airplane, Candela’s craft utilize a large, straight main foil near the center of gravity and a smaller T-foil at the aft. The foils are retractable, allowing for easy trailing, storage, and shallow water operation.
Candela Avionics
Advanced stabilization
A flying boat with submerged foils requires active stabilization. At Candela, we lead the industry in combining electric propulsion with hydrofoiling. Our software and electronics are meticulously engineered to deliver a precise and performance-driven experience, even in rough seas and sharp turns.
The flight control system utilizes a variety of sensors to estimate the boat’s position, velocity, and acceleration along all axes. By integrating measurements from over 10 sensors, the system continuously estimates the true state of the boat, ensuring optimal performance at all times.
Lightweight Innovation
100% carbon fiber hulls transforming performance.
Batteries are heavy, necessitating an extremely light yet rigid and strong hull. Our solution was to construct the hull entirely from carbon fiber, allowing Candela hydrofoils to weigh significantly less than comparable boats of the same size.
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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