19 Mar 2024

First electric hydrofoiling ferry to operate on Lake Manapouri

From Afternoons, 1:25 pm on 19 March 2024

New Zealand's first electric hydro-foiling ferry will soon be gracing the waters of Lake Manapouri.

Meridian Energy has signed a deal with Swedish company Candela, and is the first customer outside Europe.

The ferry will replace the diesel one which transports Meridian staff and contractors to the country's largest hydro power station.

Great South strategic projects manager Steve Canny MNZM talks to Jesse.

Meridian Energy's electric hydro-foiling ferry, the Swedish-designed Candela P-12, will go into service next year.

Meridian Energy's electric hydro-foiling ferry, the Swedish-designed Candela P-12, will go into service next year. Photo: Supplied