Nominee #5 – Candela – Gustav Hasselskog, CEO
Flying above the water. Leaving emissions behind.
Candela isn’t just building electric boats. They’re redefining what marine transport can be. Using hydrofoil technology and aerospace-inspired design, Candela’s vessels rise above the water, reducing drag and energy use by up to 80 percent compared to traditional boats.
The result is a silent, smooth, and fully electric ride. One that produces zero emissions, no wake, and barely a ripple of noise. It’s a leap forward in both sustainability and experience, proving that clean transport doesn’t have to mean compromise.
From private crafts to public ferries, Candela’s technology is already making waves across Europe. With every journey, they’re helping to create cleaner cities, healthier waterways, and a new gold standard for electric mobility on water.
5 quick facts about the innovation
- Electric boats that fly on hydrofoils above water
- Reduces energy use by up to 80%
- Zero emissions and no wake or noise pollution
- Developed with aerospace engineering principles
- Used in both private and public transport
