Volvo Car Korea donates 3 EVs to Induk University for hands-on training

Volvo Car Korea announced Tuesday that it has donated three vehicles — including the all-electric SUVs Volvo EX30 and EX30CC — to the Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at Induk University in Nowon-gu, Seoul, for use in hands-on education and training to help develop the next generation of talent for Korea's automotive industry.

The donation is intended to help students majoring in automotive-related fields gain direct experience with the latest electrification technology and build practical skills in line with the rapidly evolving future mobility landscape.

The donated vehicles combine Scandinavian design with advanced technology, delivering a level of safety and brand experience comparable to higher-end models despite their compact size. They also feature innovative space design and storage solutions, a reinforced body structure and an advanced sensor-based safety system designed to support safe urban driving.

By providing mass-production vehicles equipped with new body engineering, safety expertise, advanced connectivity and user experience features to educational settings, Volvo Car Korea said it hopes to contribute to developing talent capable of leading the rapidly changing electrified future.

"As the automotive industry undergoes rapid transformation centered on electrification and software, the importance of educational environments where future talent can directly experience and learn new technologies is growing," said Song Kyung-ran, executive vice president of Volvo Car Korea. "We hope this vehicle donation helps students build their professional capabilities and grow into the leaders who will drive the future automotive industry. We will continue to pursue a range of activities that contribute to the development of Korea's automotive industry and culture."

Volvo Car Korea has been carrying out various initiatives to nurture talent for the future of the domestic automotive industry. The company has previously provided training vehicles to automotive departments at universities including Ajou Motor College, Gachon University and Seojeong University. Since 2018, it has also run the Volvo Cars Apprentice Program, which offers specialized technical education and internship opportunities to identify and develop the next generation of automotive professionals.

Meanwhile, Volvo Car Korea recently supported the 2026 Firefighter Vehicle Safety Rescue Seminar held in Haeundae, Busan, by providing its next-generation all-electric flagship SUV, the EX90, and conducting safety rescue training for fire department personnel nationwide — part of the company's broader corporate social responsibility efforts.