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    MFG EV Power Charging Station

    Bristol

    Charging Up, Falling Short

    2

    Date of visit: July 2025

    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

    Image of a red car and a black car in a blue parkng spaceImage of EV chargerImage of side of the EV chargerImage of  signage for Esso filling station with fuel prices and signs for Londis, Costa and EV charging.Image of entrance to Esso forecourt

    Overall Rating

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    Poor

    I stopped by this Esso site specifically to check out the EV chargers. As with a lot of charging spots, accessibility hasn’t really been considered, and some disabled folks might find them difficult to use. This location doesn’t seem to be listed on the fuelService app, unlike the other MFG on York Street, so if you’re travelling alone, you might need to ask for staff assistance at the kiosk or head to another site. This Esso is located in a nice residential area, so there isn't much within the immediate vicinity to occupy you as your car charges. It's worth noting that when I visited, the bays were just being used as parking spaces rather than for charging.

    Disabled Access In and Around

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    Poor

    There is level access in the forecourt, but the kiosk has a manual door. I didn't notice any alternative signage in use.

    Parking & Transport

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    Average

    There are four EV charging bays at this location. The spaces are slightly wider than standard and have crosshatch markings at the front of the double bay. There’s crosshatching on one side of the left bay and one side of the right bay, which can give you enough space to fully open a door, depending on how you pull in. On the plus side, the chargers aren’t raised on a plinth or kerb, which is a common issue I’ve come across. The card reader can be reached from a seated position, which is another bonus. The cables are holstered low on the machine but don’t have support arms, and they may be heavy for some – I know they were for me. Each machine offers both 150kW CCS and 50kW CHAdeMO charging options.

    Accessible Toilets

    0

    There are no toilets at this location.

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