Accessible Electric Vehicle Charge Point Trial

The London Borough of Redbridge, along with its partners the London Boroughs of Newham and Waltham Forest, have secured funding through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’ (OZEV) Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Pilot Fund.

The designs were developed in collaboration between the Councils, charities engaged in electro-mobility and a Charge Point Operator.

This trial aims to test accessible and inclusive electric vehicle charge point (EVCP) designs. We are seeking user feedback on these designs, particularly from people with disabilities.

Accessible EVCP infrastructure

We have developed different designs, which can be viewed in the LEVI Pilot Accessible Design Options document in the documents section of this page. These EV charge point units are designed to improve accessibility for people with limited mobility by:

Providing ample space and clear pathways for easy navigation.
Ensuring smooth transitions between different surfaces.
Protecting the charge points from damage and obstruction.
Offering clear and accessible information through well-placed signage.
Managing cables effectively to prevent tripping hazards.
Build-outs with aco-drain, a drainage solution enabling easier access from the highway and pavement.
The Etrel EVCP units have been modified to meet PAS 1899 standards, featuring a socket height reduction from 1130mm to 800-950mm, making them accessible for wheelchair users.
A render showing one of the proposed designs. This is Option C in the LEVI Pilot Accessible Design Options

What are we proposing?

The Council is proposing to introduce fast 22kW electric vehicle charge points and accompanying bays in several locations. This is part of a trial to test new accessible on-street charge point designs, designed specifically for people with mobility impairments and disabilities. The proposed locations have been identified in response to residents’ requests for better electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the suitability of the on-street space and input from the Motability Foundation. The proposed locations have been reviewed and deemed suitable for the installation of these electric vehicle charge points to meet current and future demand by Highways Engineers, Parking and Traffic Enforcement Officers and Street Lighting Engineers.

The list of the proposed locations for the EV charge points and EV-only bays are available below. You can also click on the map based drawings under the Documents section to review the locations of the proposed EV charge points.

Beaminster Gardens IG6, the south-west side, introduce 2 EV bays outside the flank wall of No.197 Longwood Gardens.
Brading Crescent E11, the south side, introduce 4 EV bays opposite Nos. 2 to 24 Brading Crescent.
Breamore Road IG3, the south-east side, introduce 4 EV bays opposite Nos. 177 and 179 Breamore Road.
Carnarvon Road E18, the west side, introduce 4 EV bays outside No 106 Carnarvon Road and the flank wall of No.52 Chelmsford Road.
Cavendish Avenue IG8, introduce 4 EV bays outside the flank wall of No. 78 Beverley Crescent.
Cleveland Road IG1, the south-west side, introduce 4 EV bays outside 66 Cleveland Road.
Falmouth Gardens IG4, the north-east side, introduce 4 EV bays opposite Nos. 43 to 49 Falmouth Gardens.
Harold Road IG8, the west side, introduce 4 EV bays outside the flank wall of No. 12 Darnley Road.
Kilmartin Road IG3, the south side, introduce 2 EV bays outside the flank wall of No. 77 Goodmayes Lane.
Mansfield Road E11, the east side, introduce 4 EV bays outside the flank wall of No. 16 Redbridge Lane West.
Mossford Lane IG6, the east side, introduce 4 EV bays opposite Nos. 3 to 7 Mossford Lane.
Netley Road IG2, the south-west side, introduce 2 EV bays outside the flank wall of No.78 Perrymans Farm Road.
Peel Drive IG5, the east side, introduce 2 EV bays outside the flank wall of No. 53 Stradbroke Grove.
Redbridge Lane East IG4, the south side, introduce 4 EV bays outside Redbridge Court.
Rutland Road E11, the south-east side, introduce 4 EV bays outside the flank wall of No.3 Leicester Road.
Snakes Lane West IG8, the south side, introduce 4 EV bays opposite Nos. 31 to 39 Croft Lodge Close.
Stanley Road IG1, the north-west side, introduce 4 EV bays outside Buckingham Road Cemetery;
Uphall Road IG1, the east side, introduce 2 EV bays outside the flank wall of No. 87 Roman Road, and 2 EV bays outside the flank wall of No. 62 Fairfield Road.
Wanstead Lane IG1, the south side, introduce 4 EV bays opposite Nos. 96 to 100 Wanstead Lane.
Wanstead Lane IG1, the south-west side, introduce 2 EV bays opposite Nos. 164 and 166 Wanstead Lane.
Yoxley Approach IG2, the north side, introduce 2 EV bays outside the flank wall of No.2 Yoxley Drive.

Why make the changes?

The Council has committed to deliver 1,000 electric vehicle charge points across the borough by 2026 and has a rollout plan to ensure those are delivered to meet resident needs and demands. The installation of these charge points will help facilitate the move to electric vehicles and reduce transport emissions to meet national and local Carbon net zero goals.

These EVCPs are specifically designed to be accessible for people with disabilities, in-line with PAS 1899 standards. PAS 1899 address the requirements for accessible charge points, covering:

The physical environment surrounding the charge points (e.g. the kerb height, ground type);
The location, placement and spacing of charge points within the streetscape and public realm, and how they interact with nearby infrastructure and/or objects (e.g. the placement of charge points relative to individual parking bays, adequate space surrounding the charge point and vehicle);
The design and specification of the accessible charge points (e.g. the height of charge point components, cables and cable management systems, bollard spacing, interface tilt, colours used, accessibility of language within communications, weight and associated forces required to use equipment in an accessible manner); and
The physical and digital information at the charge point.

The addition of a bay intended for electric vehicle charging will improve access to users who need to charge their electric car. Wherever feasible, we have opted for locations situated alongside flank walls of buildings to make use of all available spaces at proposed locations.

What Happens Next?

Your views and feedback are important to us, which is why we would like for you to be involved in helping us shape this project to ensure the electric vehicle charge points installed meet the needs of local users. You can share your feedback by completing the survey at the bottom of this page or in writing. Please send any written correspondence to:

EVCP Team

2nd Floor (Front) Lynton House

255 - 259 High Road

Ilford

IG1 1NY

Or email your feedback to EVCP@redbridge.gov.uk.

The Council are carrying out a statutory Section 17 consultation, in accordance with the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2013, and a Traffic Management Order consultations to implement the charging bays. A Traffic Management Order and Section 17 notice has been posted up on-site.

Physical copies of the site proposals, design renders, and traffic management orders, will be available to view at the Customer Centre, Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NY, between 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Following the completion of the statutory consultation and thorough consideration of all representations, should the Council grant approval for installation, the Charge Point Operator, Believ, will install and maintain the charge point, which will increase opportunities for further on-street electric vehicle charging in your area.