{"id":3321,"date":"2024-10-28T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T16:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/?p=3321"},"modified":"2024-10-29T15:47:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T15:47:51","slug":"how-to-facilitate-inclusive-access-to-electric-vehicle-charging-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/news\/how-to-facilitate-inclusive-access-to-electric-vehicle-charging-points\/","title":{"rendered":"How to facilitate inclusive Electric Vehicle Charging Points"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3321\" class=\"elementor elementor-3321\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a805080 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to facilitate inclusive Electric Vehicle Charging Points<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8b3f226\" data-id=\"8b3f226\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b903139 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b903139\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cc2d576\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c0a6d2\" data-id=\"5c0a6d2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8e6e03 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b8e6e03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31bef1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"31bef1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3327\" alt=\"A black electric vehicle as seen from the front with its fuel cap open. The vehicle is plugged into an Electric Vehicle charging point in a parking lot.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b5979 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28b5979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electric Vehicles (EVs) are considered a sustainable alternative to traditional vehicles. This is due to the lower emissions they produce and the opportunity to reduce society&#8217;s dependence on fossil fuels their introduction to our roads presents. However, it is equally important that EVs are accessible and inclusive as their usage becomes more commonplace.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As is the case with anyone living in the modern world, people with disabilities often depend on vehicles to travel long-distance, making it imperative that EV charging points are reviewed for accessibility before installation. Elements such as cable weight, height from the ground, and the proportion and quantity of accessible EV chargers depending on the size and location of the car park are all considered when our access auditing team reviews EV charging points.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ordinary people with disabilities often struggle to operate electric car charging points due to factors like their placement in relation to accessible parking bays and facility height (adversely affecting people of short stature, as well as wheelchair users). Another frequently occurring issue is that EV chargers are often fitted with high curbs. Sometimes there are even bollards in front, which are in place to protect the charge point but prevent access to mobility-impaired drivers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct Access is proud to be leading the charge when it comes to EV accessibility, championing the benefits not only to draw attention to and promote the independence of disabled drivers, but allow site owners to attract a diverse range of visitors. Sadly, our particular standard for truly inclusive charger points are not universally understood nor mandated by the U.S government as of yet.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d66733 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3d66733\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27c5c43 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"27c5c43\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c27543 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c27543\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as the number of electric vehicles grows, the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board has suggested new accessibility guidelines for facilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (\u201cADA\u201d) and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (\u201cABA\u201d). These guidelines specifically address the accessibility of electric vehicle (\u201cEV\u201d) charging stations and designated parking areas. If implemented, the proposed rules would affect a wide range of buildings and facilities, including office complexes, shopping centers, hotels, gas stations, and eateries.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As access consultants, we encourage the Biden-Harris\u2019 administrations National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program (NEVI), which aims to create a network of 500,000 user-friendly, reliable, and accessible EV chargers by 2030. Recognizing that disabilities can vary widely, our goal is to encourage accessible EV charging provisions through our audits to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their physical or sensory capabilities, can effectively use EV charging stations. By considering the diverse needs of users, we move closer to achieving a truly inclusive design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We, therefore, encourage you to book an ADA <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/consultancy\/ada-accessibility-audits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accessibility audit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Direct Access if you manage an EV charging facility to ensure that you understand exactly what is required to offer a truly inclusive, barrier-free experience for disabled and non-disabled drivers alike. In the ever-changing world of accessibility, acting now can ensure compliance with future laws as electric vehicle usage becomes more widespread, while also increasing the likelihood of disabled people engaging with your business or facility. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in touch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a member of our team today.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75556bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"75556bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9800009-Copy-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large 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class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6f51c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6f51c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"simplyweb-checked\">EVs are thought of as a sustainable alternative to traditional vehicles. This is due to the lower emissions they produce and a substantially reduced dependence on fossil fuels, made possible through their introduction to our roads. However, it is equally important that EVs are accessible and inclusive as their usage becomes more commonplace.<\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">As is the case with anyone living in the modern world, disabled<\/span><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">\u00a0people often depend on vehicles to travel long-distance, making it imperative that EV charging points are reviewed for accessibility before installation. Elements such as weight, height from the ground, and the proportion of accessible EV charges in a given car park are all considered when our access auditing team reviews EV charging points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\">Direct Access is proud to be leading the charge when it comes to EV accessibility, championing the benefits not only to draw attention to and promotes the independence of disabled drivers, but allow site owners to attract a diverse range of visitors. Sadly, our standard for truly inclusive charger points are not universally understood nor mandated by the British government.\u00a0<span class=\"simplyweb-checked\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Controversially, a report from the House of Lords committee earlier this year recommended that a small fraction of new electric vehicle charging points be designated as accessible. However, this recommendation invites a limited discussion on the balance between infrastructure development and equitable access for all users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Resultingly, this report was widely criticised by disability groups, in addition to the non-mandatory status of the leading British standard on inclusive EVs (BSI\u2019s PAS1899 guidance).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fc1b705 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fc1b705\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6113db1e\" data-id=\"6113db1e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13d01d96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"13d01d96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3327\" alt=\"A black electric vehicle as seen from the front with its fuel cap open. The vehicle is plugged into an Electric Vehicle charging point in a parking lot.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-kindelmedia-9799995-scaled-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd8422b\" data-id=\"bd8422b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-123300dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"123300dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"simplyweb-checked\">EVs are thought of as a sustainable alternative to traditional vehicles. This is due to the lower emissions they produce and a substantially reduced dependence on fossil fuels, made possible through their introduction to our roads. However, it is equally important that EVs are accessible and inclusive as their usage becomes more commonplace.<\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">As is the case with anyone living in the modern world, disabled<\/span><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">\u00a0people often depend on vehicles to travel long-distance, making it imperative that EV charging points are reviewed for accessibility before installation. Elements such as weight, height from the ground, and the proportion of accessible EV charges in a given car park are all considered when our access auditing team reviews EV charging points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\">Direct Access is proud to be leading the charge when it comes to EV accessibility, championing the benefits not only to draw attention to and promotes the independence of disabled drivers, but allow site owners to attract a diverse range of visitors. Sadly, our standard for truly inclusive charger points are not universally understood nor mandated by the British government.\u00a0<span class=\"simplyweb-checked\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Controversially, a report from the House of Lords committee earlier this year recommended that a small fraction of new electric vehicle charging points be designated as accessible. 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