TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei City Government has established an EV training center at Nangang Vocational High School, making it the first high school in Taiwan with a facility dedicated to teaching the principles, assembly, and maintenance of electric cars and scooters.

Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) and Education Department Director Tang Chih-min (湯志民) attended Friday’s opening ceremony. Chiang said the city invested more than NT$7 million (US$216,000) to upgrade teaching facilities, which initially focused on electric scooter technology and maintenance, per CNA.

The center features automated systems, including EV maintenance tools, AI-powered robotic arms, an automated tire changer, a smart wheel-alignment system, a charging station, and fire blankets. The department said the project is also part of the city’s push to promote green transportation.

Several companies contributed to the build-out. Tongya Telecommunication donated the charging station, Zero Emission Power Train provided the EV power system, and Jonnesway Enterprise Co. supplied repair tools. The department said donations exceeded NT$2 million.

Luxgen Motor Co. donated an N7 electric SUV for instruction and helped develop training materials and certification content. General Manager David Wang (王國繼) said the company will hold workshops, student visits, and seminars to help train talent.

Global EV sales are expected to reach 22 million units by 2030, driving continued demand for skilled workers. Chiang said the center will help students understand EV structure, gain R&D experience, and develop problem-solving skills.

Starting this year, the city will also set up smart-factory demonstration sites at seven vocational high schools. In collaboration with Siemens and Techman Robot, the program will integrate automated production lines and create environments for human–robot collaboration.