Charging points
The 1,300 charge points to be installed in North East England by 2013 will be a mix of standard and quick charging points. Different types of charging points will be installed in different sorts of locations across North East England.
Standard Charging Points
Purpose: Standard chargers provide charging in public locations and places of work. They are the preferred option when speed of recharge is not the priority and provide a balance between cost and convenience for the host and user.
Ideal locations:
- Public locations such as shopping centres, supermarkets etc
- On street & off street including car parks
- Each Charging point requires a single phase 32A 240V supply
Figures:
- Cost of equipment: circa £2500
- Cost of installation: circa £2500
- Cost of maintenance: circa £100 PA (case by case)
- Cost per full charge (for a Nissan LEAF that has a capacity of 24kWh) ~ 10p x 24kW = £2.40
- Time to full charge: 3kw standard charger – 8 hours and 7kw standard charger – 4 hours
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Quick Charging Points
Purpose: Quick chargers are attractive to drivers undertaking a longer trip and at times when a quick charge is needed to extend the range of the trip. They will be used as existing fuel pumps and are likely to be placed in areas such as motorway services.
Ideal location for potential partners:
- Sited on or near main spine roads in supervised locations such as A19, A1, A66, A68, A69
- Sufficient electrical capacity
- Publicly accessible
- Requires a 3 phase 100A 415V supply
Figures:
- Cost of equipment: circa £25,000
- Cost of installation: circa £15,000
- Cost of maintenance: TBA
- Cost per full charge (for a Nissan Leaf that has a capacity of 24kWh) ~ 10p x 24kW = £2.40
- Charge time: 80% Charge in 20/25 mins
Find out more about funding available
