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A2 - Canterbury Services - BP - EVCP

Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9AZ

Access Guide

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located immediately to the right before you enter the forecourt.
  • The charging points are not near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There are 2 bays per charging point.
  • There are 2 charging bays in total.
  • There are 2 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 45m from the shop 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 within the shop.
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EVCP - BP Pulse (Standard Bays)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CCS and CHAdeMO.
    • The charger type is 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.
    • The approach to the charge point has bollards.
    • The bollards have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The surface around the charge point is tarmac.
    • The charge point contrasts visually with the surrounding surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access to this charge point from the parking bay.
    • The instructions are located on the charge point.
    • 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 110cm to 130cm from the carriageway level.
    • The screen is not free from glare and clearly lit.
    • The screen is easy to locate and contrasts with the charge point.
    • The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 107cm to 107cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 104cm.
    • The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
  • Charger and Cables View
    • There are 3 cables/sockets for the charge point.
    • The height of the socket outlets is 103cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 106cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 107cm.
    • 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 be used with a variety of parking positions, and vehicle sizes, without causing an obstruction.
    • The cable does not create a trip hazard when in use and when not in use.
    • The charging cable connector is easy to locate back into the holster or dock after use.
  • Charging Bay View
    • The charging bay is clearly marked.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 272cm x 490cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on one side only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 180cm.