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M65 - Blackburn With Darwen Services - EXTRA - EVCP - GRIDSERVE

M65 Junction 4, Darwen, BB3 0DB

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EVCP Overview

  • There is an electric vehicle charging point.
  • The electric vehicle charging point is located to the right as you enter the car park.
  • The charging point is near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There are 2 bays for the charging point.
  • There are 2 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 70m from the entrance to the main services building.
  • The charging point/bay area is not illuminated by artificial lighting.
  • The charging point/bay area is not roofed.
  • Free parking is restricted to a maximum of 3 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 - GRIDSERVE (Standard Bays)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: Type 2, CHAdeMO and CCS.
    • The charger type is not signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Assistance can be provided by staff from within the main services 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.
    • 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 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 90cm.
    • The charger is set back 90cm from the step, and the distance between the bollards is 52cm.
    • 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 152cm to 161cm from the carriageway level.
    • The screen is free from glare and clearly lit.
    • The screen is easy to locate and contrasts with the charge point.
    • The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 152cm to 161cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 139cm.
    • 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 122cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 115cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 119cm.
    • The cable connector handle/charger is easy 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 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 230cm x 470cm.