Access Guide
EVCP Overview
- There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
- The electric vehicle charging points are located at the front of the petrol station forecourt, to the right as you enter.
- The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
- There is 1 bay per charging point.
- There are 5 charging bays in total.
- There are 5 standard charging bays.
- The nearest standard charging bay is 24m from the store entrance.
- The charging point/bay area is illuminated by artificial lighting.
- The charging point/bay area is not roofed.
- There is a toilet with adaptations located to the rear of the petrol station store.
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EVCP - MFG EV Power (Standard Bays)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: CCS and CHAdeMO.
- The charger type is not signed.
- Staff are not able to provide assistance.
- The charge point is located to the front as you approach the bay.
- The space in front of the charge point is less than 120cm.
- There is at least 120cm between the charge point surveyed and any adjacent charge point.
- The approach to the charge point has bollards and a kerb.
- The bollards have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The surface around the charge point is tarmac and concrete.
- The charge point contrasts visually with the surrounding surfaces.
- There is stepped access to this charge point from the parking bay.
- This is one step to access this charge point from the parking bay.
- There are no handrails for the step.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step is 12cm.
- The instructions are located on the charge point screen.
- The instructions are clear.
- Use of the charge point is supported by an app.
- The screen is at a fixed height.
- The height range of the screen is 133cm to 151cm from the carriageway level.
- The screen is not free from glare and clearly lit.
- The screen content is easy to read and understand.
- The screen is easy to locate and contrasts with the charge point.
- The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 129cm to 129cm from the carriageway level.
- The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 124cm.
- The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
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Charger and Cables
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- There are 2 cables/sockets for the charge point.
- The height of the socket outlets is 114cm.
- The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 110cm.
- The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 115cm.
- The cable connector handle/charger requires effort to remove from the holster.
- The cable connector handle/charger is easy to grip.
- The cable connector handle/charger contrasts visually with the charge point.
- Once removed from the holster, the cable is easy to manoeuvre whilst supported on the ground.
- Once removed from the holster, the cable is easy to manoeuvre.
- The cable can not be used with a variety of parking positions, and vehicle sizes.
- The cable does not create a trip hazard when in use, but may create a trip hazard when not in use.
- The charging cable connector is easy to locate back into the holster or dock after use.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The charging bay dimensions are 295cm x 476cm.
