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A1 (M) - Baldock Services - EXTRA - EVCP - IONITY

A1(M) Baldock Services - EXTRA, Radwell, Baldock, SG7 5TR

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located ahead as you enter the car park.
  • The charging points are not near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • The number of bays per charging point varies.
  • There are 24 charging bays in total.
  • There are 8 larger charging bays.
  • The nearest larger charging bay is 39m from the Baldock Services entrance.
  • There are 16 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 58m from the Baldock Services entrance.
  • The charging point/bay area is illuminated by artificial lighting.
  • The charging point/bay area is not roofed.
  • There are 3 hours of free parking available, after this time payment is required.
  • There is not a toilet with adaptations near to the charging bay.
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EVCP - IONITY (Large Bays)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GB*IOY*E400206.
    • The larger bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CCS.
    • The charger type is not signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Please ask for assistance from within the service station building.
    • The charge point is located to the side as you approach the bay.
    • There is a space of at least 120cm in front of the charge point.
    • There is at least 120cm between the charge point surveyed and any adjacent 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.
    • Use of the charge point is supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 142cm to 163cm 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 not easy to locate and does not contrast with the charge point.
    • The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 111cm to 148cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 116cm.
    • The payment terminal does not contrast 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 110cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 93cm.
    • 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 may be difficult to manoeuvre whilst supported on the ground.
    • Once removed from the holster, the cable may be difficult 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.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 340cm x 460cm.

EVCP - IONITY (Extra Large Bays)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GB*IOY*E400208.
    • The larger bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CCS.
    • The charger type is not signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Please ask for assistance from within the service station building.
    • The charge point is located to the side as you approach the bay.
    • There is a space of at least 120cm in front of the charge point.
    • There is at least 120cm between the charge point surveyed and any adjacent 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.
    • Use of the charge point is supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 142cm to 163cm 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 not easy to locate and does not contrast with the charge point.
    • The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 111cm to 148cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 116cm.
    • The payment terminal does not contrast 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 110cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 93cm.
    • 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 may be difficult to manoeuvre whilst supported on the ground.
    • Once removed from the holster, the cable may be difficult 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.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 340cm x 940cm.

EVCP - IONITY (Standard Bays - Unit Type 1)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GB*IOY*E400210.
    • The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CCS.
    • The charger type is not signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Please ask for assistance from within the service station building.
    • The charge point is located to the front as you approach the bay.
    • There is a space of at least 120cm in front of the charge point.
    • There is at least 120cm between the charge point surveyed and any adjacent 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.
    • Use of the charge point is supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 142cm to 163cm 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 not easy to locate and does not contrast with the charge point.
    • The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 111cm to 148cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 116cm.
    • The payment terminal does not contrast 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 110cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 93cm.
    • 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 may be difficult to manoeuvre whilst supported on the ground.
    • Once removed from the holster, the cable may be difficult 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.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 290cm x 480cm.

EVCP - IONITY (Standard Bays - Unit Type 2)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GB*IOY*E400271.
    • 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.
    • Please ask for assistance from within the service station building.
    • 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.
    • 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 116cm to 135cm 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 112cm to 114cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 108cm.
    • 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 118cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 110cm.
    • 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 may be difficult to manoeuvre whilst supported on the ground.
    • Once removed from the holster, the cable may be difficult 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 not 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 290cm x 480cm.