Norwegian ferry operator Boreal has ordered 20 electric hydrofoil vessels from Swedish Candela Technology.Norway has long been a world leader in electrification of the car fleet and battery-powered ferries on short routes.
Norwegian ferry operator Boreal has ordered 20 electric hydrofoil vessels from Swedish Candela Technology.
Norway has long been a world leader in electrification of the car fleet and battery-powered ferries on short routes. However, express ferries – the fast passenger vessels that connect coastal communities over long distances – have been a challenge.
The Candela P12 is the first electric vessel to combine 25 knots cruising speed and around 40 nautical miles range, with accommodation for up to 25 passengers.
This makes electric operation possible on routes that are currently operated with diesel.
“The Candela P-12 makes it possible to electrify high-speed ferry routes that were previously not possible with battery power. The technology combines speed, range and energy efficiency in a way that opens up completely new possibilities for both cities and districts,” says Alexander Sifvert, Head of Europe at Candela.
The hydrofoils' ability to "lift" the vessel above the water means that energy consumption drops dramatically. This means that the vessels can be charged with ordinary fast chargers, similar to those used for electric cars, without the need for extensive infrastructure or megawatt chargers.
“With this investment, we are introducing a completely new generation of fast boats that
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