# Range-Roving Hydrofoil Boats The 'P-8 Voyageur' is Equipped to Counter Hydrodynamic Friction By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-05-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-boat References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/marine/candela-p-8-voyager-electric-hydrofoil/) & [candela](https://candela.com/p-8-voyager/)  Swedish company Candela made waves with the first test of its C-8 electric hydrofoil boat only a matter of months ago, but the company is already boldly sailing into the future in quick time with the advent of an upgraded offering in the form of the 'P-8 Voyageur.' Unveiled at the Salone Nautico show over in the Italian city of Venice, the 'P-8 Voyageur' is an electric hydrofoil boat that is capable of maintaining a cruising speed of 20 knots or 37 km/h on its way to a top speed of 30 knots, or around 56 km/h. When the vessel attains a speed of 16 knots, its foils gently elevate the boat's hull above the water, which serves to curb friction along the water. This efficiency-inducing engineering feature ensures that a single charge of the boat's lithium battery system allows it to promise a range of around 93 km when operated at cruising speed. The 'P-8 Voyageur' electric hydrofoil boat is available via preorder for prices starting at over $485,000. Image Credit: Candela ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Hydrofoil Boats:** The increasing interest in electric hydrofoil boats presents opportunities for further development in efficient and eco-friendly transportation - **Hydrodynamic Friction-reducing Technology:** An emphasis on reducing hydrodynamic friction opens up opportunities for innovation in other industries, such as aircraft and high-speed trains - **Long-range Lithium Battery Systems:** Long-range lithium battery systems can provide greater access to electric transportation and open up opportunities for innovation in mobile technology ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marine Transportation:** The marine transportation industry could benefit from the adoption of efficient and eco-friendly electric hydrofoil boats - **Aerospace:** Hydrodynamic friction-reducing technology can be applied to aircraft design to increase aerodynamic efficiency and fuel savings - **Transportation Technology:** Long-range lithium battery systems can drive innovation in transportation technology and enable further development of electric vehicles and mobile devices ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Hydrofoil Watercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candela-c8.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Hydrofoils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil.md) - [Hydrofoil Technology Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vs9.md) - [Balanced Hydrofoil Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocean-overboat-100f.md) - [Electric Hydrofoil Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-hyperfoil.md) - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [Central-Console Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-boats.md) - [Luxury Collaboration Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candela-c8-polestar-edition-boat.md)