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M5 - Gloucester Services - Northbound - Westmorland Family - EVCP - Tesla

M5 Junction 12/11a, Brookthorpe, Gloucester, GL4 0DN

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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 not near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There is 1 bay per charging point.
  • There are 8 charging bays in total.
  • There are 8 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 53m from the entrance to the services.
  • The charging point/bay area is illuminated by artificial lighting.
  • The charging point/bay area is not roofed.
  • Free parking is restricted to a maximum of 3 hours.
  • There is not a toilet with adaptations near to the charging bay.
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EVCP - Tesla (Standard Bays)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is 2B.
    • The standard bay and charge point was surveyed.
    • The type of chargers include: 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.
    • 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 a kerb.
    • The surface around the charge point is block paving and compacted gravel.
    • The charge point contrasts visually with the surrounding surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access to this charge point from the parking bay.
    • Use of the charge point is supported by an app.
  • Charger and Cables View
    • The charge point has a socket outlet at a height of 148cm.
    • The height of the connector handle when in its holster is 132cm.
    • 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 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.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 280cm x 485cm.