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M6 - Corley Services - Southbound - Welcome Break - EVCP - InstaVolt

M6 Junction 3/4, Highfield Lane, Coventry, CV7 8NR

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EVCP Overview

  • There is a bank of electric vehicle charging points.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are located to the left, on approaching the service station.
  • The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There is 1 bay per charging point.
  • There are 7 charging bays in total.
  • There is 1 larger charging bay.
  • The nearest larger charging bay is 66m from the entrance to the service station.
  • There are 6 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 68m 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.
  • 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 - InstaVolt (Standard Bays)

  • 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.
    • 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 do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The surface around the charge point is loose chippings.
    • 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 120cm 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 116cm to 118cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 115cm.
    • The payment terminal does not contrast 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 104cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 107cm.
    • 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 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 not 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 225cm x 490cm.

EVCP - InstaVolt (Large Bay)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is Corley-south-07.
    • The larger bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: CHAdeMO, CCS.
    • 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 bollards.
    • The bollards do not 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.
    • 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 118cm 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 100cm to 116cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 101cm.
    • The payment terminal does not contrast 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 94cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 96cm.
    • 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 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 not easy to locate back into the holster or dock after use.
  • Charging Bay View
    • The charging bay surveyed is not marked or signed.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 296cm x 500cm.