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M6 - Sandbach Services - Southbound - Roadchef - EVCP - GRIDSERVE

M6 Junction 16/17, Sandbach, CW11 2FZ

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located on the right of the car park.
  • The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There is 1 bay per charging point.
  • There are 13 charging bays in total.
  • There are 2 larger charging bays.
  • The nearest larger charging bay is 35m from the entrance to the main services building.
  • There are 11 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 25m 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 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 Bay – Unit Type 1)

  • 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.
    • Assistance can be provided by staff within WH Smith inside the main services building, if required.
    • 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 141cm to 150cm 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 141cm to 150cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 125cm.
    • 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 107cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 102cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 106cm.
    • 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 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 245cm x 480cm.

EVCP – GRIDSERVE (Large Bay – Unit Type 1)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The larger bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CHAdeMO and CCS.
    • The charger type is not signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Assistance can be provided by staff within WH Smith inside the main services building, if required.
    • 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 105cm to 125cm 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 106cm to 124cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 88cm.
    • 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 95cm.
    • 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 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 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 465cm x 465cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone at the rear only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 130cm.

EVCP – GRIDSERVE (Standard Bay – 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 not signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Assistance can be provided by staff within WH Smith inside the main services building, if required.
    • 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 105cm to 125cm 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 106cm to 124cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 88cm.
    • 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 95cm.
    • 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 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 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 235cm x 465cm.

EVCP – GRIDSERVE (Large Bay – Unit Type 2)

  • 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.
    • Assistance can be provided by staff within WH Smith inside the main services building, if required.
    • 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 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 108cm to 125cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 89cm.
    • 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 91cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 80cm.
    • 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 348cm x 470cm.
    • 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 3)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CCS.
    • The charger type is not signed.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance.
    • Assistance can be provided by staff within WH Smith inside the main services building, if required.
    • 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 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 108cm to 125cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 89cm.
    • 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 91cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 80cm.
    • 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 235cm x 470cm.