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• For stall parking, ChargePoint recommends using
perpendicular parking stalls that allow a vehicle to
enter either front-first or rear-first, to better
accommodate the varied charge port locations on
different EVs. Diagonal stall parking is not advised.
Note: While ChargePoint tests charging stations
with a majority of upcoming vehicles, ChargePoint
cannot guarantee the port locations of future
vehicles and cannot warrant the configurations
proposed will work for all vehicles.
• Choose adjacent parking spaces in an area with
adequate lighting.
• Consider how easily drivers can find the stations
they need to access.
• Check local requirements for accessibility and pathway width, sometimes called “path of
travel”, to ensure station placement does not restrict sidewalk use.
• Building a pad into the head of a parking space (instead of on the sidewalk) is allowed if a) local
code allows it compared to the minimum parking space length, and b) the pad meets all pad
requirements listed in this document.
• Note that the Express 250’s two charge cables are different types of connectors to maximize
usability across EV models. The cables cannot both be used at the same time. Therefore, do not
position an Express 250 to share two parking spots.
• Pull-through parking (gas station model) is not recommended. If pull-through parking is used,
ChargePoint recommends placing at least one charging station on each side of the island. This
avoids situations where the charging station is on the opposite side of the vehicle from the
charge port. Guidance for station placement in island or curbside parking is shown below.
Important: Place each
charging station centered at
the head of its parking space,
with the touchscreen facing
the vehicle. This placement
maximizes cable reach for
the varied charge port
locations on different EVs.
a. 3.76 m (148 in)
b. 609 mm (24 in)
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