9.8 EV charging equipment selection

Slow charge points:

These have a typical power output of 3kw and a typical charging time of 6-10 hours. Normally installed in residential settings and workplaces.

Fast charge points:

These have a typical power output of 7-22kw and a typical charging time of 2-4 hours. Typical applications include retail and leisure venues, public charge points, and car club charge points.

Rapid charge points:

These have a typical power output of over 50kw and a typical charge time of 30-45 minutes. Typical applications include public charge points, fleet and car club charging points, and on the strategic highway network.

There are different types of charger available, the use of which will depend on the location and context:

• Pillar points (rapid / fast charging)
• Lamp post charging point (slow)
• Bollard / post / tree (arbor) mounted (slow)
• Wall mounted (slow)

Slow charging points are not generally recommended for use on adoptable streets by Surrey County Council as this generally only suitable for ‘top up’ charging unless the vehicle is parked for 6-10 hours.

EV infrastructure must not be to the detriment of pedestrian, wheelchair or cycling users. The matrix below shows the hierarchy of approaches for integrating EV charging points into the streetscape, depending on street type. It also includes an ‘alternative approach’ if the preferred isn’t possible and a ‘back-up’ approach if neither of the previous options are feasible. Additional guidance on appropriate EV charger strategies is outlined in the street types overview table (table 4.3). Options should also be assessed on a site-by-site basis and factor in:

• The available power supply
• The width of pavement and carriageway
• Adjacent land uses
• Volume of footfall
• Volumes and type of traffic flow EV charger matrix