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M5 - Gloucester Services - Southbound - Westmorland Family - EVCP - Evolt

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 near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • There are 2 bays per charging point.
  • There are 28 charging bays in total.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge accessible charging bays.
  • The nearest Blue Badge accessible charging bay is 25m from the services building.
  • There are more than 20 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 28m from the services building.
  • 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 a toilet with adaptations located within the services building.
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EVCP - Evolt (Standard Bays)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is SEC33547.
    • 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 and to the side 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 not supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 105cm to 175cm 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 80cm to 175cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 80cm.
    • 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 115cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 105cm.
    • 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.
  • Charging Bay View
    • The charging bay is clearly marked.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 270cm x 490cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on one side only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 120cm.

EVCP - Evolt (Blue Badge Bays)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The charge point/bay surveyed reference is SEC30012.
    • The Blue Badge accessible 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 and to the side 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 not supported by an app.
    • The screen is at a fixed height.
    • The height range of the screen is 105cm to 175cm 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 80cm to 175cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 80cm.
    • 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 115cm.
    • 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 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.
  • Charging Bay View
    • The charging bay is clearly marked.
    • The charging bay dimensions are 230cm x 470cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on one side only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 120cm.