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A21 - Tonbridge Services - BP - EVCP

Hastings Road, Tonbridge, TN12 7HE

Access Guide

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located to the right of the shop.
  • The charging points are 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 10m from the shop entrance.
  • The charging point/bay area is illuminated by artificial lighting.
  • The charging point/bay area is not roofed.
  • Parking is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes, with no return within 4 hours.
  • 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.
    • The charger type is signed.
    • Staff are not able to provide assistance.
    • The charge point is located to the side as you approach the bay.
    • There is a space of at least 180cm in front of the charge point.
    • 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 112cm to 124cm 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 112cm to 124cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 115cm.
    • 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 127cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 104cm.
    • The cable connector handle/charger is easy 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 and signposted.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 259cm x 480cm.