Access Guide
EVCP Overview
- There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
- The electric vehicle charging points are located to the left of the service station.
- The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
- There is 1 bay per charging point.
- There are 9 charging bays in total.
- There are 2 larger charging bays.
- The nearest larger charging bay is 15m from the service station entrance.
- There are 7 standard charging bays.
- The nearest standard charging bay is 20m from the service station entrance.
- The charging point/bay area is illuminated by artificial lighting.
- The charging point/bay area is roofed.
- There is a toilet with adaptations located in the service station shop.
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EVCP - Shell Recharge (Large Bay)
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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: 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 a space of at least 120cm 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 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.
- 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 114cm to 128cm 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 118cm to 125cm from the carriageway level.
- The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 94cm.
- The payment terminal does not contrast 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 connector handles when in the holsters is 100cm.
- 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.
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Charging Bay
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- The charging bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The charging bay dimensions are 240cm x 500cm.
- There is a hatched/marked zone on both sides and to the front and rear.
- The width of the hatched/marked zone is 130cm.
EVCP - Shell Recharge (Standard Bays)
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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: CHAdeMO and 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 114cm 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 118cm to 125cm from the carriageway level.
- The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 94cm.
- The payment terminal does not contrast 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 connector handles when in the holsters is 100cm.
- 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 is clearly marked and signposted.
- The charging bay dimensions are 230cm x 460cm.
- There is a hatched/marked zone on both sides and to the rear.
- The width of the hatched/marked zone is 130cm.
