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A1(M) – Peterborough Services – EXTRA - EVCP - IONITY

A1(M) Junction 17, Peterborough, PE7 3UQ

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located to the left as you enter the car park.
  • The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • The number of bays per charging point varies.
  • There are 24 charging bays in total.
  • There are 16 larger charging bays.
  • The nearest larger charging bay is 42m from the entrance to Peterborough services.
  • There are 8 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 54m from the entrance to Peterborough services.
  • 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 3 hours. After this time, payment is required.
  • There is not a toilet with adaptations near to the charging bay.
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EVCP - IONITY (Standard Bays - Unit Type 1)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GB*IOY*E410613.
    • 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 side 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.
    • 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 not supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 148cm to 168cm 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 117cm to 154cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 122cm.
    • 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 97cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 94cm.
    • 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 286cm x 460cm.

EVCP - IONITY (Large Bays - Unit Type 1)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GB*IOY*E410601.
    • 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 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 not supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 148cm to 168cm 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 117cm to 154cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 122cm.
    • 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 97cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 94cm.
    • 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 360cm x 470cm.

EVCP - IONITY (Extra Large Bays - Unit Type 1)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GB*IOY*E410618.
    • 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 180cm 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 not supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 148cm to 168cm 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 117cm to 154cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 122cm.
    • 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 97cm.
    • 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 960cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on both sides and to the front and rear.

EVCP - IONITY (Standard Bays - Unit Type 2)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GB*IOY*E410673.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Use of the charge point is not supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 110cm to 130cm 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 106cm to 108cm 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 108cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters 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 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 292cm x 470cm.