Hyundai Donates Ioniq 5 and Training Resources to Southeastern Community College

Wilmington, NC, October 15, 2026 —

Hyundai Motor America has donated a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicle, diagnostic tools and specialized training resources to Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, North Carolina. The college plans to use the materials in its Automotive Systems Technology program.

The donation is intended to give students hands-on training related to electric vehicles. The program will use the vehicle and resources to teach students about electric vehicle maintenance, repairs, charging and operation.

The donated Ioniq 5 provides a vehicle for students to work with as they study those areas, while the diagnostic tools and specialized training resources are also part of the contribution. The summary of the donation does not specify how many tools were provided or describe the training materials in further detail.

Details about when the donation was made, its monetary value or any conditions attached to it were not provided. The information also does not identify representatives from Hyundai or the college who may have discussed the contribution, and no direct statements were included.

The announcement centers on adding electric-vehicle equipment and instruction resources to the college’s existing Automotive Systems Technology program. It does not provide further details about how the training will be scheduled, how many students are expected to take part, or whether the donated materials will be used for any activities beyond the listed instruction in maintenance, repairs, charging and operation.

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