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M1 – Watford Gap Services - Southbound - Roadchef - EVCP - GRIDSERVE

M1 Junction 16/17, Northampton, NN6 7UZ

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located on both sides, facing the service station.
  • The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • The number of bays per charging point varies.
  • There are 16 charging bays in total.
  • There are 2 larger charging bays.
  • The nearest larger charging bay is 34m from the entrance to the service station.
  • There are 14 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 20m from the entrance to the service station.
  • The charging point/bay area is not illuminated by artificial lighting.
  • The charging point/bay area is not roofed.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations located on the right, after entering the service station.
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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 and CHAdeMO.
    • The charger type is not signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Please ask for assistance from staff inside the service station.
    • 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.
    • 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 107cm to 126cm 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 range of the buttons/interactive elements is 106cm to 127cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 92cm.
    • 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 99cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 78cm.
    • 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 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 250cm x 484cm.

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 for assistance from staff inside the service station.
    • 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.
    • 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 107cm to 126cm 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 range of the buttons/interactive elements is 106cm to 127cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 92cm.
    • The payment terminal contrasts 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 99cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 78cm.
    • 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 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 378cm x 484cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone at the rear only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 130cm.

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 for assistance from staff inside the service station.
    • 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.
    • 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 160cm 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 easy to locate and contrasts with the charge point.
    • The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 161cm to 167cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 148cm.
    • 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 128cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 126cm.
    • 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 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.
  • Charging Bay View
    • The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 346cm x 533cm.