EV Rapid Charger

dystrophydad

17 Apr 2026

Basic charging near the station

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Date of visit: April 2026

I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.

I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair

Overall Rating

Poor

This two bay EV charging facility is located to the side of Gourock Railway Station. Sadly, it's the usual EV experience, limited access, narrow parking spaces and awkward positioning. Given that Gourock is a bit thin on the ground when it comes to EV cbargers, it's annoying that this is another instance of accessibility being overlooked.

Disabled Access In and Around

Average

It is not possible to move between cars with a mobility device and access the charging terminal. This is made worse by the fact that the machine is on a kerb, on a plinth, surrounded by a metal rail, with the card reader at the top of the machine. If accessing it from the pavement, there is a slope, which just adds to the complications. There are no alternative formats in use.

Accessible facilities: Step-free entrance

Parking & Transport

Average

I travelled to this place by personal vehicle

Here’s the corrected version with UK English, improved flow, no Oxford commas and no em dashes: There is a single charging unit providing 22 kW Type 2 to both bays, but you must use your own cable as these are not provided. The spaces are no wider than standard parking spaces, which is disappointing and not very accessible. There are a variety of standard and accessible parking spaces in the wider car park and the ferry terminal is just next door.

Accessible facilities: Electric Vehicle Charging, Dedicated on-site parking

Accessible Toilets

There are public toilets a short distance from the railway station or at the ferry terminal if you don't mind travelling a little more.