The UK’s transport industry is transitioning towards electric mobility in response to ongoing climate crisis and push from government. As the infrastructure is being developed, a variety of public charging points have been installed but some of them are unfriendly to a wide range of users.

The proposed public charging point concept considers accessibility, enhances user experience and is environmental friendly.

•  The concept is made accessible to wheelchair users

•  It has a display screen & accepts card payment also ‘removing the

  compelling need of smartphone apps’

•  It is compatible with two types of charging plugs that are widely used in

  electric vehicles: Type 2 plug & CCS plug

•  The concept has ‘retractable connecting cables’; users do not need to carry heavy charging cable from their car boot and connect the charging point and car’s socket (a strenuous task for elderly)

•  The charging point structure is ‘narrow’ and positioned along the road- side edge of the pavement/ sidewalk to ‘reduce its footprint on the pavement’ and to ‘avoid trip hazard’

•  A perch seat is provided (on the pavement side) to accommodate two persons (either charging point users or pedestrians)

•  The concept also has ‘different plants’ which can attract bees and contribute to the environment; this adds greenery and beauty to streets

•  Small water collectors are provided to collect rain water so that birds & bees can drink & recharge themselves

•  Sustainable materials such as Hempcrete and Pinatex could be used