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M40 - Beaconsfield Services - EXTRA - EVCP - GRIDSERVE

M40 Junction 2, A355 Windsor Road, Burtley Wood, Beaconsfield, HP9 2SE

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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 and right hand sides of the car park.
  • The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There are 2 bays per charging point.
  • There are 18 charging bays in total.
  • There are 2 larger charging bays.
  • The nearest larger charging bay is 55m from the entrance to the services building.
  • There are 16 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 25m from the entrance to the 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 3 hours.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations located within the main services building.
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EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Large Bays)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • 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 staff within the services for assistance.
    • 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 does not contrast visually with the surrounding surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access to this charge point from the parking bay.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 113cm 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 not easy to locate and does not contrast with the charge point.
    • The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 108cm to 108cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 101cm.
    • The payment terminal does not contrast 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 112cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 100cm.
    • 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 does not contrast 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 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 427cm x 475cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on one side and to the rear.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 220cm.

EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Standard Bays - Unit Type 1)

  • 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.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Please ask staff within the services for assistance.
    • 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 does not contrast visually with the surrounding surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access to this charge point from the parking bay.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 113cm 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 not easy to locate and does not contrast with the charge point.
    • The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 108cm to 108cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 101cm.
    • The payment terminal does not contrast 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 112cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 100cm.
    • 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 does not contrast 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 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 and signposted.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 240cm x 475cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on one side only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 220cm.

EVCP - GRIDSERVE (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.
    • Please ask staff within the services for assistance.
    • The charge point is located to the front 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 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 loose chippings 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 157cm to 166cm 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 142cm.
    • 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 124cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 113cm.
    • 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, without causing an obstruction.
    • The cable does not create a trip hazard when in use, but may create a trip hazard when not in use.
    • The charging cable connector is easy to locate back into the holster or dock after use.
    • There is a cable management system for the cable on the right side but not on the left side.
  • Charging Bay View
    • The charging bay is signposted and has markings which are faded.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 260cm x 453cm.