Travelling from Berlin’s eastern city centre to Oberschöneweide in just 10 minutes? That’s impossible by car or S-Bahn. However, Swedish tech company Candela has announced the sale of a Candela P-12 electric hydrofoiling ferry to Funkhaus/Reederei Riedel, marking
a watershed moment for zero-emission transport in Germany.
The P-12 Shuttle electric ferry line is planned to connect the East Side Gallery, near Ostbahnhof, with the cultural hub Funkhaus. The electric hydrofoil catamaran, which can travel at 25 knots across the Spree, is the fastest electric ship in the world and the first of its kind in Germany.
In 2023, Candela launched its first commercial passenger vessel, the Candela P-12 Shuttle ferry. It is the fastest and longest-range electric ship ever built, with a top speed of 30 knots and a range of 40 nautical miles at 25 knots. It is also the most energy-efficient fast ship ever made in its size class.
Substantial operational cost savings are expected. The first unit enters service in Stockholm’s public transport system in 2024.
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