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A23 - Handcross Services - BP - EVCP

A23 Southbound, Near Haywards Heath, RH17 6BL

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EVCP Overview

  • There is an electric vehicle charging point.
  • The electric vehicle charging point is located behind the shop.
  • The charging point is not near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There is 1 bay for the charging point.
  • The charging point has a standard charging bay.
  • The nearest charging bay is 26m from the shop entrance.
  • The charging point/bay area is not illuminated by artificial lighting.
  • The charging point/bay area is not roofed.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations located within the toilet block to the left of the charging bay.
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EVCP - MFG EV Power (Standard Bay)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CCS.
    • 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 and concrete.
    • The charge point contrasts visually with the surrounding surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access to this charge point from the parking bay.
    • Use of the charge point is supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 101cm to 124cm from the carriageway level.
    • The screen is not free from glare and clearly lit.
    • The screen content is not 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 103cm to 124cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 88cm.
    • The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
  • Charger and Cables View
    • There is 1 cable/socket for the charge point.
    • The charge point has a socket outlet at a height of 85cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 85cm.
    • 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 does not contrast 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 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 and signposted.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 222cm x 462cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on both sides and to the rear.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 68cm.