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A69 - Hexham Services - BP - EVCP

French Garden Industrial Estate, Hexham, NE46 4DL

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located on the left hand side of the Starbucks car park.
  • The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There is 1 bay per charging point.
  • There are 6 charging bays in total.
  • There are 6 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 34m from the entrance to Starbucks.
  • The charging point/bay area is not illuminated by artificial lighting.
  • The charging point/bay area is roofed.
  • The car park has a maximum stay of 90 minutes.
  • There is not a toilet with adaptations near to the charging bay.
  • The EV charging bays were not in use at the time of survey.

EVCP - EV Point (Standard Bays) - Not In Use

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CCS.
    • 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.
    • 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 do not 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 9cm.
    • 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 134cm to 153cm from the carriageway level.
    • The screen is not easy to locate and does not contrast with the charge point.
    • The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 131cm to 131cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 135cm.
    • The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
  • Charger and Cables View
    • There are 2 cables/sockets for the charge point.
    • The height of the socket outlets is 114cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters 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 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 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.
    • The charging points were not in use at the time of survey.
  • Charging Bay View
    • The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 218cm x 397cm.