Candela's C-8 electric hydrofoil speedboat can go 35mph and last over 56 miles before charging

Just months after introducing the world's first AI-powered, electric hydrofoil, Swedish boatbuilder Candela has unveiled its $339,000 sequel, which can go over 56 miles before it needs charging, the longest range of any electric boat ever produced. Released as a hand-crafted limited edition in July 2021, the Candela C-7 proved such a hot commodity that demand outpaced supply, Eletrek reported, and the company has devised a successor that's easier to produce, the C-8. That is a steep bump in price from $240,000 for the C-7, but the new model uses less energy and is far roomier--about 31 inches longer than its predecessor. That leaves room for a cockpit for eight passengers, a large sun bed, a roomy cabin with a four-person sofa, beds for two adults and two children, and a freshwater shower and marine toilet. Candela says the sticker price on the 27.8-foot C-8 is on par with gas-powered premium powerboats in the 28 to 29-foot class. Candela has unveiled its new all-electric hydrofoil speedboat, the C-8, which it says can break the 50 nautical limit of the C-7, already three times longer than other electric boats.