Access Guide
EVCP Overview
- There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
- The electric vehicle charging points are located on the right hand side of the building, at the front and to the rear of the car park.
- The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
- The number of bays per charging point varies.
- There are 29 charging bays in total.
- There are 4 larger charging bays.
- The nearest larger charging bay is 152m from the main entrance.
- There are more than 20 standard charging bays.
- The nearest standard charging bay is 72m from the main entrance.
- The charging point/bay area is not illuminated by artificial lighting.
- The charging point/bay area is not roofed.
- There is free parking for a maximum of 2 hours within the car park.
- Additional payments can be made for a longer parking period via an app.
- There is a toilet with adaptations located within the main services building, to the rear.
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EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Standard Bays - Unit Type 1)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: CCS.
- The charger type is signed.
- Staff are not able to provide assistance.
- The charge point is located to the front as you approach the bay.
- 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 do not 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 10cm.
- 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 154cm to 163cm from the carriageway level.
- The screen is free from glare and clearly lit.
- The screen content is not 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 136cm.
- The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
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Charger and Cables
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- 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 122cm.
- 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.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The charging bay dimensions are 225cm x 481cm.
EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Large Bays - Unit Type 1)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The larger bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: CCS and CHAdeMO.
- The charger type is signed.
- Staff are not able to provide assistance.
- The charge point is located to the front as you approach the bay.
- 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 do not 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 10cm.
- 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 153cm to 162cm from the carriageway level.
- The screen is free from glare and clearly lit.
- The screen content is not 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 135cm.
- The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
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Charger and Cables
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- There are 2 cables/sockets for the charge point.
- The height of the socket outlets is 106cm.
- The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 113cm.
- The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 117cm.
- 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, 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.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The charging bay dimensions are 246cm x 470cm.
EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Standard Bays - Unit Type 2)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: Type 2.
- 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 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 bollard has a high colour contrast to prevent it 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 10cm.
- The instructions are located on the charge point.
- The instructions are clear.
- Use of the charge point is supported by an app.
- The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 82cm.
- The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
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Charger and Cables
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- There are 2 cables/sockets for the charge point.
- The height of the socket outlets is 105cm.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The charging bay dimensions are 231cm x 473cm.
EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Standard Bays - Unit Type 3)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: CCS.
- The charger type is signed.
- Staff are not able to provide 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 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 106cm to 124cm from the carriageway level.
- The screen is not 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 87cm.
- The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
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Charger and Cables
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- There are 2 cables/sockets for the charge point.
- The height of the socket outlets is 80cm.
- The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 83cm.
- 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 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.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The charging bay dimensions are 239cm x 473cm.
- There is a hatched/marked zone on one side only.
- The width of the hatched/marked zone is 250cm.
EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Large Bays - Unit Type 3)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The larger bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: CCS.
- The charger type is signed.
- Staff are not able to provide 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 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 106cm to 125cm from the carriageway level.
- The screen is not 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 87cm.
- The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
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Charger and Cables
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- There are 2 cables/sockets for the charge point.
- The height of the socket outlets is 81cm.
- The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 83cm.
- 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 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.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The charging bay dimensions are 370cm x 479cm.
- There is a hatched/marked zone on one side and to the rear.
- The width of the hatched/marked zone is 130cm.
EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Standard Bays - Unit Type 4)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: CCS and CHAdeMO.
- The charger type is signed.
- Staff are not able to provide assistance.
- The charge point is located to the front as you approach the bay.
- 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.
- 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 106cm to 125cm from the carriageway level.
- The screen is free from glare and clearly lit.
- The screen content is not 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 85cm.
- The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
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Charger and Cables
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- There are 2 cables/sockets for the charge point.
- The height of the socket outlets is 81cm.
- The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 76cm.
- The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 81cm.
- 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.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The charging bay dimensions are 239cm x 481cm.
EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Large Bays - Unit Type 4)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The larger bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: CCS and CHAdeMO.
- The charger type is signed.
- Staff are not able to provide assistance.
- The charge point is located to the front as you approach the bay.
- 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.
- 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 106cm to 125cm from the carriageway level.
- The screen is not 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 87cm.
- The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
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Charger and Cables
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- There are 2 cables/sockets for the charge point.
- The height of the socket outlets is 89cm.
- The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 77cm.
- The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 83cm.
- 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.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The charging bay dimensions are 350cm x 474cm.
- There is a hatched/marked zone at the rear only.
- The width of the hatched/marked zone is 130cm.
