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RS Electric Boats RS Pulse 63 vs Candela C-8 Daycruiser (DC)

	RS Electric Boats RS Pulse 63 Candela C-8 Daycruiser (DC)

Price	$90,000.00 $290,000.00
Our Rating	5.6 5.6
Brand	RS Electric Boats Candela
Category	Boats Boats

Overview For Electric Boat

Model	RS Pulse 63 Candela C-8 Daycruiser (DC)
Announced	2021 2021
launched	2023 2022 (first deliveries began mid-2022)
price	90,000 €290,000–€330,000 (~$315,000–$360,000 USD)

Dimensions & Displacement

Boat Type	Electric Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)
Length Overall (LOA)	6.3 m (20 ft 8 in) 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in)
Beam	2.3 m 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in)
Draft	0.40 m ~0.5 m (with foils retracted)
Light displacement	~1,605 kg
Weight	610 – 815 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	46 kWh (standard version) 63 kWh (new 2023 upgrade) 69 kWh (Polestar EV battery pack)
Electric motors	RAD Propulsion “RAD 40” hubless rim drive Dual contra-rotating Candela C-Pod motors
Charger	6.6 kW onboard AC charger Rapid DC charging supported
Charging Time	20–80% in ~ 25 min (fast charge) 0–100% in ~ 8 h (standard AC)
Cruising speed	22 knots (25 mph / 40 km/h)
Top Speed	Up to 23 knots (43 km/h)
Range	100 nm @ 5 knots 70 nm @ 10 knots 45 nm @ 15 knots 25–35 nm @ 20 knots ~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	None (open deck) 1 small forward cabin with berth (Daycruiser version)
Guest capacity	6 – 8 people Up to 6–8 passengers
Layouts	Center-console, modular deck configurations 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	None Small freshwater tank (optional)
Fuel tanks	None (fully electric) None
Tender garage	N/A None
Salon	Open deck (no enclosed cabin) Enclosed forward berth/cabin with optional finishes
Others	Modular and customizable deck design Real-time range and system data via RADLink display Waterproof battery housing (dual sealed IP54 system) Environmentally friendly composite materials App and NMEA-2000 connectivity 15.4” touchscreen for controls/navigation Autopilot, over-the-air updates Retractable hydrofoils for transport or storage

Launch & Build Info

Builder	RS Electric Boats (United Kingdom) Candela Technology AB (Sweden)
Launch milestone	First version (Pulse 58 prototype): 2021 Pulse 63 production version: 2022 RAD40 + 63 kWh model release: August 2023 ZENOW electric workboat rollout deliveries: 2024 Prototype unveiled 2021 First production deliveries began in 2022 Polestar Edition introduced in 2023

Candela C-8 Daycruiser (DC)

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