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Candela C-8 Hardtop vs Candela C-8 Polestar Edition
Overview For Electric Boat
| Model | Candela C-8 Hardtop Candela C-8 Center Console (C-8 CC) |
| Announced | 2022 Late 2022 |
| launched | 2023 2023 |
| price | €330,000 (~$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 | ~1,750 kg ~1,750 kg |
| Others |
Carbon fiber construction Retractable hydrofoils for shallow water, docking, and trailering 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-motor Candela C‑Pod with contra-rotating propellers 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 Flight control system adjusts foils 100x/second Silent, efficient ride with minimal wake 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 berth (under hardtop) 1 small forward berth (for rest or overnight stays) |
| Guest capacity | 6–8 people 6–8 people |
| Layouts |
Hardtop over helm with enclosed or semi-enclosed helm area Forward sleeping area + modular cockpit seating Based on the Daycruiser (DC) version Stylish open cockpit with premium Polestar upholstery and finishes |
| Others |
Optional marine toilet Interior LED lighting and freshwater sink (optional) Optional marine toilet and sink Gold foil accents on seats, trim, and dashboard elements |
Capacities & Features
| Water tanks | Optional small freshwater tank Optional small freshwater tank |
| Fuel tanks | None None |
| Tender garage | None None |
| Salon | Small interior berth under foredeck (not a full salon) Small forward berth, not a full salon |
| Others |
15.4” Candela touch display for navigation & control Autopilot, GPS, over-the-air software updates Hardtop integrates lighting, speakers, and weather protection 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, Stockholm, Sweden Candela Technology AB, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Launch milestone |
Hardtop version launched in 2023, following DC and CC versions Available globally with factory-direct orders and test-drive demos 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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