Candela has announced that NEOM has ordered a fleet of P-12, its high-speed electric hydrofoil shuttle ships, to be used as water transport around the islands of the Saudi Arabian megacity. The Swedish boat manufacturer shared the news on Instagram, confirming that they will supply a fleet of their P-12 electric hydrofoil shuttle ships to NEOM. The deliveries will begin in 2025, in time for the expected construction deadline of the megacity in 2039.  

Candela, which has also partnered with Polestar for its C-8 electric boat with hydrofoils painted in gold, describes the P-12 as the world’s first high-speed, long-range electric shuttle ship. If this is the case, it may fit well within NEOM’s Sindalah, the so-called luxury island destination in the Red Sea and part of the megacity.

In a LinkedIn post, the NEOM team hints that something is coming to Sindalah. ‘Coming to the Red Sea, our sustainable gateway for the world’s yachting community will feature world-class hospitality and unforgettable experiences,’ the post says. This may indicate that the electric hydrofoil shuttle ships will find their new home on this island.

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