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M6 - Tebay Services - Northbound - Westmorland Family - EVCP - Westmorland Charging

M6 Junction 38/39, Orton, Penrith, CA10 3SB

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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 after the main services building.
  • The charging points are near to the main amenities/facilities.
  • The number of bays per charging point varies.
  • There are 13 charging bays in total.
  • There is 1 Blue Badge accessible charging bay.
  • The nearest Blue Badge accessible charging bay is 105m from the side entrance to the main services building.
  • There is 1 larger charging bay.
  • The nearest larger charging bay is 120m from the side entrance to the main services building.
  • There are 11 standard charging bays.
  • The nearest standard charging bay is 85m from the side 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 3 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 – Westmorland Charging (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 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.
    • The approach to the charge point has uneven surfaces and a kerb.
    • The surface around the charge point is tarmac, loose chippings 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 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 114cm to 183cm 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 117cm to 157cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 79cm.
    • 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 lowest socket outlet is 121cm.
    • The height of the highest socket outlet is 125cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 111cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 112cm.
    • 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 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 240cm x 425cm.

EVCP – Westmorland Charging (Blue Badge Bay – Unit Type 1)

  • Electric Vehicle Charge Point View
    • The Blue Badge accessible 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 the main services building, if required.
    • 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 a dropped kerb.
    • 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 103cm to 173cm 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 105cm to 147cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 77cm.
    • The payment terminal does not contrast visually with the charge point.
  • Charger and Cables View
    • There are 3 cables/sockets for the charge point.
    • The height of the socket outlets is 113cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 102cm.
    • 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 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 not in use, but may create a trip hazard when 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 240cm x 490cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on both sides and to the rear.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 140cm.

EVCP Westmorland Charging (Large Bay – Unit Type 1)

  • 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 the main services building, if required.
    • 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 a dropped kerb.
    • 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 102cm to 173cm 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 104cm to 146cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 78cm.
    • 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 112cm.
    • The height of the connector handles when in the holsters is 98cm.
    • 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 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 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 455cm x 500cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on one side only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 130cm.

EVCP Westmorland Charging (Standard Bays – Unit Type 2)

  • 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 the main services building, if required.
    • 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 a dropped kerb.
    • 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 102cm to 173cm 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 104cm to 146cm from the carriageway level.
    • The height to the bottom edge of the payment terminal is 78cm.
    • 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 112cm.
    • The height of the lowest connector handle when in its holster is 98cm.
    • The height of the highest connector handle when in its holster is 109cm.
    • 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 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 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 245cm x 485cm.
    • There is a hatched/marked zone on one side only.
    • The width of the hatched/marked zone is 130cm.