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Candela C-8 Daycruiser (DC)
- Battery capacity: 69 kWh
- Cruising speed: 22 knots
- Guest capacity: 6–8 passengers
- Range: ~57 nautical miles
PROS
- Extremely Efficient
- Smooth, Quiet Ride
- Long Range for an Electric Boat
- Fast Charging
- Advanced Tech
- Low Wake & Eco-Friendly
- Premium Build & Design
- Recognition
CONS
- High Price
- Limited Seating
- Needs Deep Enough Water
- Complex Systems
- Charging Infrastructure
- Not Ideal for Rough Seas
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Full Specifications
Overview For Electric Boat
| Model | Candela C-8 Daycruiser (DC) |
| Announced | 2021 |
| launched | 2022 (first deliveries began mid-2022) |
| price | €290,000–€330,000 (~$315,000–$360,000 USD) |
Dimensions & Displacement
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Draft | ~0.5 m (with foils retracted) |
| Light displacement | ~1,605 kg |
| Others |
Carbon fiber hull and hydrofoils Retractable foils for docking and shallow water |
Power & Performance
| Solar array | Not included (not solar powered) |
| Battery Capacity | 69 kWh (Polestar EV battery pack) |
| Electric motors | Dual contra-rotating Candela C-Pod motors |
| Cruising speed | 22 knots (25 mph / 40 km/h) |
| Range | ~57 nautical miles at cruising speed (65 miles / 105 km) |
| Others |
Top speed: ~27–30 knots Active hydrofoil system adjusts 100x/sec for stability Low wake, ultra-efficient, and quiet |
Accommodation & Layout
| Guest cabins | 1 small forward cabin with berth (Daycruiser version) |
| Guest capacity | Up to 6–8 passengers |
| Layouts |
Open daycruiser design with convertible seating Optional forward sunbed or lounge |
| Others |
Marine toilet and optional freshwater sink Modular seating arrangement with foldable tables |
Capacities & Features
| Water tanks | Small freshwater tank (optional) |
| Fuel tanks | None |
| Tender garage | None |
| Salon | Enclosed forward berth/cabin with optional finishes |
| Others |
15.4” touchscreen for controls/navigation Autopilot, over-the-air updates Retractable hydrofoils for transport or storage |
Launch & Build Info
| Builder | Candela Technology AB (Sweden) |
| Launch milestone |
Prototype unveiled 2021 First production deliveries began in 2022 Polestar Edition introduced in 2023 |
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