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A14 - Cambridge Services - EXTRA - IONITY ECVP

A14 Junction 24, Cambridge, CB23 4WU

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located in the centre of the car park.
  • The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There are 2 bays per charging point.
  • There are 40 charging bays in total.
  • There are 4 Blue Badge accessible charging bays.
  • The nearest Blue Badge accessible charging bay is 40m from the entrance to the services.
  • There are more than 20 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 55m from the entrance to the services.
  • The charging point/bay area is illuminated by artificial lighting.
  • The charging point/bay area is not roofed.
  • Free parking is limited to a maximum of 3 hours.
  • There is not a toilet with adaptations near to the charging bay.
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EVCP - Ionity (Blue Badge Bays)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The Blue Badge accessible bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CCS.
    • The charger type is not signed.
    • Staff are not able to provide assistance.
    • 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 surface around the charge point is block paving.
    • 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 screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 115cm 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 110cm to 110cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 105cm.
    • 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 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 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.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 315cm x 500cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on both sides only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 125cm.

EVCP - Ionity (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 not signed.
    • 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 block paving.
    • 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 12cm.
    • The instructions are located on the charge point screen.
    • The instructions are clear.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 153cm to 173cm 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 to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 114cm.
    • 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 height of the connector handle when in its holster is 108cm.
    • 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.
    • The cable can be used with a variety of parking positions, and vehicle sizes, without causing an obstruction.
    • 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 290cm x 500cm.