Candela has once again made history in the maritime industry. Its electric hydrofoil boat, the Candela C-8, succeeded in crossing the Baltic Sea for the first time, marking an achievement for sustainable shipping. The journey covered 150 nautical miles, from Stockholm (Sweden) to Mariehamn (Finland), with an operating cost up to 95% lower than that of fossil-fueled vessels. fossil-fueled.
Swedes break world record crossing the Baltic in a Candela C-8. Source: Candela Ships
Quiet and efficient electric travel
This achievement was made possible by hydrofoil technology technology, which reduces energy consumption by 80% by lifting the boat out of the water, allowing it to reach high speeds with low energy expenditure. This design allows only 1% of the boat to touch the water, minimizing drag. During the voyage, the vessel used a Kempower fast charging system at the ports, which allowed it to complete the journey with only three recharges.
According to Gustav Hasselskog, CEO of Candela, the goal of this voyage was to demonstrate that long-range electric sailing is viable and outperforms traditional fossil-fueled ships in many respects. The experience was described as “magical”, flying over the sea in total silence and without the typical jolts of conventional ships.
Candela C-8 reduces costs vs. gasoline-powered ships
The Candela C-8equipped with a 69 kWh Polestar battery, has shown that the transition to sustainable sailing is possible and more cost-effective. While a gasoline-powered boat following the Candela to document the trip spent €750 on fuel, recharging the Candela would have cost about €50.
This voyage also serves as a test of the viability of the current charging infrastructure for electric boats. electric vesselssince the Candela used charging stations in Kapellskär and Mariehamn, where the ports provided electricity free of charge. The hydrofoil technology, combined with DC fast charging solutions, paves the way for a future where electric electric ships can compete on both cost and efficiency with land transport.
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Source: Electrek
Photos: Candela