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A57 - Showground Services - Esso - EVCP

Hyde Road, Mottram, Hyde, SK14 6NG

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located left side of the forecourt.
  • The charging points are not near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There is 1 bay per charging point.
  • There are 7 charging bays in total.
  • There are 7 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 40m 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 petrol station building.
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EVCP - MFG EV Power (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 able to provide assistance.
    • There is a phone number on the charge point to call for additional 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 13cm.
    • Use of the charge point is supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 146cm to 165cm from the carriageway level.
    • The screen is 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 140cm to 134cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 137cm.
    • 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 lowest connector handle when in its holster is 113cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 118cm.
    • 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 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 290cm x 485cm.