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M27 – Rownhams Services – Northbound - Roadchef - EVCP - GRIDSERVE

M27 Junction 3, Rownhams, SO16 8AP

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located to the right as you enter the main car park.
  • The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • The number of bays per charging point varies.
  • There are 10 charging bays in total.
  • There is 1 larger charging bay.
  • The nearest larger charging bay is 92m from the entrance to the services building.
  • There are 9 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 62m from the entrance to the 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 2 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 - 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 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.
    • 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 a very easy slope to access 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 105cm to 123cm 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 104cm to 123cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 87cm.
    • 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 lowest socket outlet is 89cm.
    • The height of the highest socket outlet is 91cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 75cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 85cm.
    • 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.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 249cm x 493cm.

EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Large Bay)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The larger bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CCS and CHAdeMO.
    • The charger type is 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.
    • 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 a very easy slope to access 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 104cm to 123cm 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 105cm to 123cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 87cm.
    • 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 lowest socket outlet is 90cm.
    • The height of the highest socket outlet is 91cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 80cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 85cm.
    • 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.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 490cm x 493cm.
    • 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: CCS and CHAdeMO.
    • The charger type is 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 tarmac, grass 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 146cm to 155cm 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 146cm to 155cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 131cm.
    • 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 lowest socket outlet is 123cm.
    • The height of the highest socket outlet is 125cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 120cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 122cm.
    • 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 and signposted.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 254cm x 492cm.

EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Standard Bays - Unit Type 3)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: Type 2.
    • 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 a bollard 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, grass and concrete.
    • 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 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 99cm.
    • 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 134cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 121cm.
  • Charging Bay View
    • The charging bay is clearly marked.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 254cm x 492cm.