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How Candela’s flying ferries could bring commuters back to the water

EuroNews · · 692 words · By Valérie Gauriat
Corporate Entrepreneurship Environmental Sustainability Technological Innovation
open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/how-candelas-flying-ferries-could-…

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10 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Gustav Hasselskog, CEO of the Swedish company Candela he founded in 2014”
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Multiple sources confirm Gustav Hasselskog founded Candela in 2014. While one source notes he recently stepped down as CEO, the claim regarding his role as founder and CEO is corroborated by the company's 'About us' page and other reports.
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web search NEUTRAL — Gustav Hasselskog, founder of Swedish electric hydrofoiling boat startup Candela, has stepped down as CEO after 11 years at the helm.
https://www.impactloop.com/artikel/candela-founder-steps-dow…
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web search NEUTRAL — Founded in 2014 by Gustav Hasselskog, the company builds boats that fly above the water on computer-controlled hydrofoils, reducing energy consumption by up to 80 percent compared to conventional ship…
https://www.pata.org/member-chapter-news-1/flying-electric-v…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gustav Hasselskog explains the rationale of founding Candela.Questions/Answers By Gustav Hasselskog Founder & CEO at Candela. What was the single most significant breakthrough while developing the fir…
https://candela.com/about-us/
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“the 30-seat vessel rises smoothly above the surface, lifted by hydrofoils controlled by onboard computers”
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Multiple independent sources confirm the P-12 is a vessel (with capacities mentioned as 20-30 seats) that uses computer-controlled hydrofoils to lift the hull above the water surface.
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web search NEUTRAL — Enter the P-12: By flying 1.5 meters (5 feet) above the water surface on two computer-controlled hydrofoils, it cuts energy consumption by 80% compared to conventional hulls, enabling long-range elect…
https://electrek.co/2025/11/06/candelas-flying-electric-boat…
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web search NEUTRAL — Like the other Candela models, the P-12 uses computer-guided hydrofoils to lift the hull out of the water to reduce friction. This innovation addresses the primary challenges that have hindered the wi…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/billspringer/2023/11/16/candela…
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web search NEUTRAL — The P-12 Business is based on Candela’s P-12 platform, which uses a computer-controlled hydrofoil system to lift the hull above the water surface.
https://www.electrive.com/2026/04/07/candela-unveils-electri…
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“When we lift the boat, the drag from the water reduces 80 to 85 percent”
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The web search results for this specific claim returned irrelevant information about weightlifting and rigging equipment rather than the hydrofoil's drag reduction.
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web search NEUTRAL — Find the largest selection of lifting and rigging equipment, supplies, and accessories at competitive prices with nationwide coverage.
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https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-start-lifting-weigh…
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https://www.usaweightlifting.org/
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“we can charge this boat fully in approximately one hour”
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Only one source specifically mentions that DC fast charging can top off the battery in just an hour. Other sources discuss the P-12 but not the specific charging time.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Candela P-12 is the ideal vessel to realize our vision, as the proven and industry leading technology in clean, efficient, and experience-driven marine transport. Key specifications for Phuket: Sp…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/integrating-candela-p-12-elec…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Candela P-12 can cruise at 30 knots (55 km/h or 34 mph), and has an autonomy of more than 2 hours at 20 knots (37 km/h or 23 mph). The boat features DC fast charging that can top off the battery i…
https://electrek.co/2021/05/31/candelas-p-12-electric-hydrof…
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web search NEUTRAL — The first P-12 Shuttle will be followed by many more, as serial production ramps up at the company’s Rotebro factory. Using production methods already streamlined for Candela’s leisure boat manufactur…
https://www.electricmotornews.com/gb/veicoli-ecologici/shutt…
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“We reduce energy consumption by about 80%”
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Multiple independent sources (including the company's own site and Medium) state that the hydrofoil technology reduces energy consumption by 80% compared to conventional vessels.
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web search NEUTRAL — Candela P-12. Oslo Electric Ferry. Conventional Diesel Ferry. Service Speed. 25 knots.The hydrofoil technology reduces energy consumption by 80% compared to conventional vessels.
https://www.bike-ev.com/news/boats/candela-p-12-completes-16…
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web search NEUTRAL — This reduces drag by 80% compared to traditional ferries, resulting in unparalleled energy efficiency. Press enter or click to view image in full size.
https://medium.com/codex/candelas-p-12-electric-hydrofoiling…
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web search NEUTRAL — “Nova” is the first of Candela’s new P-12 model to enter service. Its computer-controlled hydrofoil wings lift the hull above water, reducing energy consumption by 80% compared to conventional vessels…
https://candela.com/newsroom/worlds-first-electric-hydrofoil…
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“The P12 is the first electric hydrofoiling vessel of its size in the world”
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The company explicitly describes the P-12 as the world's first electric hydrofoil passenger vessel in its promotional and news materials.
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web search NEUTRAL — Candela P-12, the world’s first electric hydrofoil passenger vessel, has completed its first test flights and begun production at our Rotebro facility.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSkjdfaHxhw
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web search NEUTRAL — Candela first teased its electric ferry concept in 2021. Originally intended as a sleek foiling vessel, the plans evolved into something extraordinary. The current P-12 design features cutting-edge hy…
https://medium.com/codex/candelas-p-12-electric-hydrofoiling…
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web search NEUTRAL — Candela P-12 is a 12-person water taxi that lets passengers experience the magic of electric hydrofoiling. With an electric pod motor, P-12 can cruise in almost total silence, without disturbing marin…
https://www.mynewsdesk.com/candela-speedboat-ab/pressrelease…
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“They adjust the angle of the foil system 100 times per second to stabilize the boat”
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The specific detail that the system adjusts the angle 100 times per second is mentioned in one source citing Candela regarding the Neom project.
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web search NEUTRAL — Candela says that the P-12's "digital flight control system balances the ship 100 times per second by adjusting the hydrofoils' angle of attack, keeping it stable even in winds and waves".
https://newatlas.com/marine/neom-candela-p12-electric-hydrof…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 30-passenger Candela P-12 electric foiling ferry is expected to begin operating on Lake Manapouri in 2025.As we reported at the time, Candela completed flight tests of the P-12 in November last ye…
https://www.marinelog.com/news/candela-p-12-foiling-ferry-to…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Candela P-12 seats between 20 and 30 people depending on configuration. Its motors, located in pods underwater, are exceptionally silent and create minimal disturbance for marine wildlife as well …
https://hadag-magazine.com/flying-across-the-waves/
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“orders from India, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, the Maldives and the United States”
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While sources mention orders/partnerships with the US (Lake Tahoe) and Saudi Arabia (The Line), there is no comprehensive corroboration across multiple sources for the full list (India, Thailand, Maldives) in a single order context. One source mentions Saudi Arabia and 'touristic resorts', but not specifically the other countries listed.
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web search NEUTRAL — The P-12 electric ferry is designed to bridge the gap between Lake Tahoe’s shores and its ski resorts, making the trip faster, greener, and more enjoyable for tourists. Fly Tahoe, known for effective …
https://medium.com/codex/candelas-p-12-electric-hydrofoiling…
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web search NEUTRAL — The first vessel is expected to begin operation in 2026. Candela also sold eight hydrofoils to Saudi Arabia for use in the Red Sea for development of its planned linear city called the Line. The compa…
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251023-how-hydrofoil-bo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Maldivian flight search helps you find best priced flight tickets for your next trip in Maldives and the region. Choose Maldivian airline to enjoy the Maldivian hospitality on all flights.Manage your …
https://maldivian.aero/
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“a recent Norwegian contract for twenty ferries, the world’s largest electric hydrofoil fleet order so far”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a Norwegian contract for twenty ferries.
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“Candela plans to grow from 250 employees to 1,000 and open a new factory in Poland”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the workforce growth to 1,000 or a new factory in Poland.
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