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M61 - Rivington Services - Northbound - Euro Garages - EVCP - EV On the Move

M61 Junction 6/8, Bolton, BL6 5UZ

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located at the front right of the forecourt, and at the rear of the main services building.
  • The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • The number of bays per charging point varies.
  • There are 11 charging bays in total.
  • There is 1 Blue Badge accessible charging bay.
  • The nearest Blue Badge accessible charging bay is 30m from the rear entrance to the main services building.
  • There are 10 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 20m from the front entrance to the main services building.
  • The charging point/bay area is illuminated by artificial lighting.
  • The charging point/bay area is not roofed.
  • Free parking is restricted to a maximum of 2 hours. Payment will be required after this time.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations located within the main services building.
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EVCP – EV On the Move (Standard Bays – Unit Type 1)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CHAdeMO, Type 2 and CCS.
    • The charger type is signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Assistance can be provided by staff within the services building, if required.
    • 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 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 step-free level access to this charge point from the parking bay.
    • The instructions are located on the charge point screen.
    • 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 149cm to 158cm 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 149cm to 158cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 134cm.
    • 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 lowest socket outlet is 119cm.
    • The height of the highest socket outlet is 124cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 116cm.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 225cm x 455cm.

EVCP – EV On the Move (Blue Badge Bay)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The Blue Badge accessible bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CHAdeMO and CCS.
    • The charger type is signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Assistance can be provided by staff within the services building, if required.
    • 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 dropped 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 concrete.
    • 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 145cm to 154cm 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 145cm to 154cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 128cm.
    • 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 105cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 101cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 104cm.
    • 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 245cm x 470cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on both sides only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 120cm.

EVCP – EV On the Move (Standard Bays – Unit Type 2)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CHAdeMO and CCS.
    • The charger type is signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Assistance can be provided by staff within the services building, if required.
    • 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 do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The surface around the charge point is concrete.
    • 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 screen.
    • 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 154cm to 163cm 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 154cm to 163cm 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 socket outlets is 114cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 110cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 114cm.
    • 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 245cm x 470cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on one side only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 120cm.

EVCP – EV On the Move (Standard Bays – Unit Type 3)

  • 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 able to provide assistance.
    • Assistance can be provided by staff within the services building, if required.
    • 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 do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The surface around the charge point is concrete.
    • 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 screen.
    • 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 151cm to 160cm 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 151cm to 160cm 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 114cm.
    • 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 235cm x 470cm.