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Candela C-8 Daycruiser (DC) vs Candela C-8 Polestar Edition
Overview For Electric Boat
| Model | Candela C-8 Daycruiser (DC) Candela C-8 Center Console (C-8 CC) |
| Announced | 2021 Late 2022 |
| launched | 2022 (first deliveries began mid-2022) 2023 |
| price | €290,000–€330,000 (~$315,000–$360,000 USD) €330,000 (~$360,000 USD) |
Dimensions & Displacement
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in) 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Draft | ~0.5 m (with foils retracted) ~0.5 m (with foils retracted) |
| Light displacement | ~1,605 kg ~1,750 kg |
| Others |
Carbon fiber hull and hydrofoils Retractable foils for docking and shallow water Carbon fiber hull and hydrofoils Polestar styling: metallic exterior, gold accents, and exclusive finishes |
Power & Performance
| Solar array | Not included (not solar powered) Not included |
| Battery Capacity | 69 kWh (Polestar EV battery pack) 69 kWh (Polestar EV battery pack) |
| Electric motors | Dual contra-rotating Candela C-Pod motors Dual-motor Candela C‑Pod with contra-rotating propellers |
| Cruising speed | 22 knots (25 mph / 40 km/h) 22 knots (25 mph / 40 km/h) |
| Range | ~57 nautical miles at cruising speed (65 miles / 105 km) ~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 Top speed: ~27–30 knots Foiling tech reduces energy use by ~80% compared to planing hulls Active stabilization adjusts foils 100 times per second for smooth ride Autopilot and GPS-controlled hydrofoil system |
Accommodation & Layout
| Guest cabins | 1 small forward cabin with berth (Daycruiser version) 1 small forward berth (for rest or overnight stays) |
| Guest capacity | Up to 6–8 passengers 6–8 people |
| Layouts |
Open daycruiser design with convertible seating Optional forward sunbed or lounge Based on the Daycruiser (DC) version Stylish open cockpit with premium Polestar upholstery and finishes |
| Others |
Marine toilet and optional freshwater sink Modular seating arrangement with foldable tables Optional marine toilet and sink Gold foil accents on seats, trim, and dashboard elements |
Capacities & Features
| Water tanks | Small freshwater tank (optional) Optional small freshwater tank |
| Fuel tanks | None None |
| Tender garage | None None |
| Salon | Enclosed forward berth/cabin with optional finishes Small forward berth, not a full salon |
| Others |
15.4” touchscreen for controls/navigation Autopilot, over-the-air updates Retractable hydrofoils for transport or storage 15.4” touchscreen with Candela Flight Control System Polestar-inspired interior trim and user interface OTA software updates, autopilot, ambient lighting, optional audio system |
Launch & Build Info
| Builder | Candela Technology AB (Sweden) Candela Technology AB, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Launch milestone |
Prototype unveiled 2021 First production deliveries began in 2022 Polestar Edition introduced in 2023 Unveiled late 2022, public debut and first deliveries in 2023 Expands the C-8 platform into the center console market Demo units deployed in Europe and U.S. marinas for test drives |
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