Electric vehicles
We are committed to facilitating a carbon-neutral future and have rolled out our first phase of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging units to give residents and visitors access to charging in core town locations.
Pod Point charge units can be found in the following locations:
| Location | Number of bays | Cost | Speed | Maximum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Street | 2 | See parking tariff | 7kWh | 4 Hours |
| Medway Street | 2 | See parking tariff | 7kWh | 4 Hours |
| Union Street | 2 | See parking tariff | 7kWh | 4 Hours |
| Barker Road | 4 | See parking tariff | 7kWh | 4 Hours |
| Wheeler Street | 4 | See parking tariff | 7kWh | 4 Hours |
| Mote Road | 4 | See parking tariff | 7kWh | 4 Hours |
Using our chargers
To use our EV charge points you:
- need to download the Pod Point smartphone app available on both Apple and Android devices.
- must select your location and activate your charging session from the app.
You do not need to purchase a separate parking session from a pay unit or RingGo.
Colour guide
Units use colour LEDs (lights) to indicate the status of the device.
| LED Colour | Description |
|---|---|
| White | Trying to get a signal (can take up to 1 minute) |
| Magenta/purple-red | Establishing communication with the server |
| Blue/magenta flashing | Communication established - car not plugged in |
| Blue/magenta flashing | Unlock mode |
| Flashing green | Standby |
| Green | Charging |
If the colour is red or red and flashing, it means there is a fault with the machine. Please contact APCOA parking on 01622 751457.
Penalty Charge Notices
To ensure EV bays are used for charging only, penalty charge notices will be issued for the following:
- parking without charging
- staying longer than the maximum stay of the car park
- parking outside of bay markings