If you’re a fan of a certain electric car brand and like a bit of James Bond-style gadgetry, prepare to be excited. Polestar has this week announced a multi-year agreement to supply battery and charging systems for high-tech electric boats produced by fellow Scandi tech pioneers, Candela. And get this…the boats ‘fly’. 

Candela’s crafts employ computer-guided hydrofoils which lift the hull above water where it glides above the surface and uses up to 80% less energy at high speeds compared to traditional motorboats. They’re also quiet and produce zero emissions and, according to Candela, this makes for better passenger comfort and a smoother cruising experience. 

Polestar and Candela say the new agreement is one of the world’s first direct battery technology collaborations between the automotive and marine sectors. 

Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO, says: “I am fascinated by the way Candela’s boats glide elegantly and efficiently through, or better, over the water – amazing proof of the great aesthetics and experiences modern, sustainable technology can create. That Polestar will be part of future projects with Candela by supplying an essential part for the innovative propulsion of their boats, is awesome. As a battery supplier to Candela, we can help drive the transition to cleaner oceans and lakes, and electrify waterborne transport.” 

Candela CEO, Gustav Hasselskog, added: “Polestar is a dream partner for us. While electrification of cars has come a long way in the last few years, the marine sector has fallen behind. Marrying our efficient hydrofoil technology to high-capacity batteries from Polestar means we can speed up the mass market adoption of electric boats together.”

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