Access Guide
EVCP Overview
- There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
- The electric vehicle charging points are located to the right of the main car park, outside the Days Inn Hotel.
- The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
- There are 2 bays per charging point.
- There are 10 charging bays in total.
- There is 1 Blue Badge accessible charging bay.
- The nearest Blue Badge accessible charging bay is 33m from the entrance to the Roadchef services.
- There are 2 larger charging bays.
- The nearest larger charging bay is 40m from the entrance to the Roadchef services.
- There are 7 standard charging bays.
- The nearest standard charging bay is 30m from the entrance to the Roadchef services.
- 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.
- There is not a toilet with adaptations near to the charging bay.
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EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Standard Bays)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GS11022.
- The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: CCS.
- 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 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 100cm to 120cm 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 81cm to 120cm from the carriageway level.
- The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 81cm.
- 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 75cm.
- The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 75cm.
- 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 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 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.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked.
- The charging bay dimensions are 220cm x 470cm.
EVCP - GRIDSERVE (Large Bays)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GS11020.
- The larger bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: CCS.
- 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 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 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.
- At the time of survey (July 2026), the instruction screen was not in working order.
- Use of the charge point is supported by an app.
- The screen is at a fixed height.
- The height range of the screen is 99cm to 119cm from the carriageway level.
- The screen is not easy to locate and does not contrast with the charge point.
- The height range of the buttons/interactive elements is 80cm to 119cm from the carriageway level.
- The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 80cm.
- 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 74cm.
- The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 74cm.
- 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 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 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.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked.
- The charging bay dimensions are 360cm x 470cm.
- There is a hatched/marked zone at the rear only.
- The width of the hatched/marked zone is 120cm.
EVCP - GRIDSERVE - (Blue Badge Bay)
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Electric Vehicle Charge Point
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- The charge point/bay surveyed reference is GS10315.
- The Blue Badge accessible bay and charge point was surveyed.
- The type of chargers include: CCS, CHAdeMO and Type 2.
- 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 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 block paving.
- 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 148cm to 158cm 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 129cm to 158cm from the carriageway level.
- The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 129cm.
- The payment terminal contrasts visually with the charge point.
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Charger and Cables
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- There are 3 cables/sockets for the charge point.
- The height of the socket outlets is 115cm.
- The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 112cm.
- 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 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.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay markings are faded.
- The charging bay dimensions are 220cm x 470cm.
- There is a hatched/marked zone at the rear only.
- The width of the hatched/marked zone is 120cm.
