Tomedes Translates Electric Vehicle Maintenance Manual into Gulf Arabic

The client

Company name: NexonDrive Technologies (Pseudonym)
What does the company do?
Manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and transport automation systems.
Deadline set by the client: 5 days
What do they need?
They needed to translate from English to Gulf Arabic a 190-page electric vehicle maintenance and operator manual to ensure it could be clearly understood and effectively used by Arabic-speaking technicians. 

The goal was to maintain safety standards, meet regional compliance requirements, and support accurate equipment operation across Gulf countries. This required a translation that not only conveyed technical content accurately but also reflected the linguistic nuances of Gulf Arabic.

The challenges

With almost 20 years of experience translating manuals, the Tomedes team knows that every project is different. This electric vehicle maintenance manual brought unique challenges with its technical terms, regional language needs, and complex formatting that required expert attention.

First, electric vehicle manuals are packed with highly specialized terminology, ranging from electrical schematics to drivetrain specifications and battery management systems. Accurately translating these terms into Arabic requires not only fluency in the language but also deep familiarity with the EV industry. According to a 2024 SAE report, 65% of service errors in EV operations are linked to unclear or misinterpreted documentation.

Secondly, standard Arabic isn’t always sufficient when the target audience includes technicians and operators in the Gulf region. Gulf Arabic has unique vocabulary and phrasing conventions that differ significantly from Modern Standard Arabic. A 2023 survey by the Arab Language Council found that nearly 70% of Gulf-region technicians prefer localized materials for better comprehension and safety.

Lastly, the manual included detailed schematics, step-by-step procedures, and complex formatting elements such as tables, labels, and callout boxes. Maintaining this structure in the Arabic version, while adjusting for right-to-left text flow, was essential for usability and compliance. Studies show that over 80% of technical documentation errors stem from poor formatting or visual misalignment.

Why Tomedes?

Tomedes is a translation company specializing in professional technical translations tailored to complex industries like automotive and engineering. For this project, we assembled a team of native Arabic linguists with specialized expertise in electric vehicle technology and technical manuals. 

This ensured that every term, from battery management systems to torque specifications, was translated with precision and real-world relevance, producing a manual that was both linguistically accurate and operationally reliable.

To support this expertise, Tomedes leveraged AI-powered tools that automatically flagged critical terms and ensured consistency throughout the manual. 

This hybrid approach streamlined the translation process and minimized the risk of terminology errors. In addition, our dedicated support team maintained clear, prompt communication, ensuring the client remained informed and confident at every stage of the project.

The solution

Firstly, Tomedes began the project with a detailed pre-translation analysis to ensure complete preparedness.

This involved identifying recurring technical terms, specialized EV jargon, and any formatting complexities that could impact translation accuracy. By proactively addressing these elements, we minimized risks and laid a strong foundation for consistent, high-quality output.

Secondly, to ensure linguistic and technical precision, we selected a professional translator with a background in Gulf Arabic localization and electric vehicle systems.

This expert brought both language fluency and subject-matter knowledge to the table, enabling nuanced translation of terms like “inverter cooling system” and “regenerative braking.” Their regional expertise ensured the manual would resonate with Gulf-based technicians while preserving the original technical intent.

Lastly,  after the translation phase, our team formatted the document to reflect the original structure, ensuring diagrams, step-by-step procedures, and tables remained intact.

We also adapted the layout to accommodate right-to-left Arabic text flow, maintaining readability and professional appearance. The final product was delivered as a clean, publication-ready manual suitable for immediate use in both digital platforms and printed formats.

The result

The final Arabic manual was both linguistically accurate and culturally appropriate for Gulf-region users. Every instruction and technical detail was rendered in clear, regionally relevant language, ensuring that operators could use the manual with complete confidence. This helped eliminate potential misunderstandings and supported safe, efficient equipment operation.

Tomedes also maintained the full integrity of the original layout, preserving diagrams, formatting, and instructional flow despite the shift to right-to-left text. The client praised the translation for its clarity, speed of delivery, and the translator’s deep understanding of EV-specific content. This successful execution reinforced the value of partnering with a language provider who blends subject expertise with technological precision.

Conclusion

When NexonDrive Technologies needed to translate their EV maintenance manual for Gulf technicians, they turned to Tomedes for unmatched linguistic and technical precision. Our hybrid approach of expert human translation and AI tools ensured speed and clarity, exactly what’s needed for high-stakes technical documentation.

Ready to connect with Arabic-speaking audiences the right way? Contact Tomedes today for fast, accurate, and culturally precise translations you can trust.