Electric Flying Ferries Make Waves in Stockholm: The Candela P-12

In a groundbreaking leap for sustainable transport, Stockholm’s new electric flying ferry, the Candela P-12, has been declared a monumental success in the Swedish Transport Administration’s official report. This stunning innovation in public transport promises to forever change how we think about urban waterways, halving travel times, cutting emissions by a staggering 94%, and earning rave reviews from passengers. With these game-changing results, politicians are hailing the P-12 as a paradigm shift in waterborne transport. If you think traditional ferries are the future, think again—this electrifying revolution is here to stay!

A New Era of Fast, Green, and Efficient Water Transport in Stockholm

Stockholm, often called the Venice of the North, has long struggled with its water transport system. Ferries in the region contribute to nearly half of the city’s transport emissions but attract relatively few passengers due to slow speeds and limited departures. Enter the Candela P-12, an electric hydrofoil ferry that promises to change everything.

In Route 89 between the suburb of Ekerö and central Stockholm, the new ferry has reduced travel times by an impressive half—cutting the journey from 55 minutes to just 30 minutes. This is no ordinary ferry—it’s a flying vessel, powered purely by electricity and soaring above the water’s surface on computer-controlled foils. And here’s the kicker: it has slashed carbon emissions by 94%, compared to the diesel-powered ferries it replaces. That’s a game-changer for Stockholm’s environment, and it could be a model for the global public transport sector, including US travel and US tourism.

Passenger Experience: Almost Too Good to Believe!

While this ferry is a technological marvel, it’s also a passenger experience that’s impossible to ignore. The Candela P-12 has been met with overwhelming approval, with 95% of passengers rating their journey positively. This electric ferry is more than just efficient; it’s quiet, comfortable, and fast—making it the ultimate mode of transportation for commuters and tourists alike. Its ultra-smooth ride and near silent operation (as quiet as a car on summer tires at 45 km/h!) ensure that every journey is pleasant and eco-friendly.

In fact, the ferry’s wakes measure just 13 cm—as small as a dinghy’s—allowing it to glide swiftly through Stockholm’s waterways, minimizing disturbances to the surrounding environment. When you compare this to the noisy wakes of conventional ferries, it’s clear that the future of water transport is here, and it’s powered by Candela’s P-12 electric flying ferry.

Speed, Cost, and Emissions: The Future of Public Transport is Clean and Efficient!

But what about the cost? Can this radical ferry system be scalable, and will it be accessible to the masses? The report reveals that Candela’s P-12 system comes with low infrastructure costs and boasts significantly lower operating and maintenance costs than conventional diesel ferries. The game-changing impact doesn’t stop there. A simulation replacing just two diesel ferries with six P-12 vessels showed that the number of departures could increase to every 15 minutes, passenger capacity would grow by a 150%, and societal benefits could skyrocket, reaching up to SEK 119 million (€12 million). That’s not just a victory for the environment but also for the economy—making waterborne public transport more accessible, affordable, and sustainable for everyone.

The P-12’s ability to operate with fewer infrastructure needs, combined with its ultra-low emissions and near-zero carbon footprint, positions it as an exemplary model of sustainability in the public transport sector—an opportunity the US tourism sector and US travel industries can’t afford to ignore.

Candela P-12: The Start of a Global Water Transport Revolution

Candela’s P-12 isn’t just changing Stockholm. The ferry is already in serial production, with Candela’s factory in Rotebro, Stockholm, ramping up to produce 40 vessels per year. Deliveries to global markets including Mumbai, the Maldives, Thailand, and Berlin will begin in 2026, further cementing the P-12’s role as a game-changer for urban transport worldwide.

CEO Gustav Hasselskog couldn’t be more thrilled with the official evaluation, which confirms what passengers and operators have already experienced: the P-12 is transforming urban waterways, unlocking faster, cleaner, and more cost-efficient transport across the globe.

This success story is not just confined to Stockholm—it’s a visionary step forward in the evolution of sustainable transport systems, with the potential to reshape the way we move through cities worldwide. With the US tourism and US travel sectors increasingly turning their focus toward sustainability, the P-12 could very well become an icon of green transport in major cities across the Americas and beyond.

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