Osprey charging locations first to be independently rated

London based electric vehicle charging provider Osprey Charging has become the first EV charging network to subscribe to ChargeSafe, a public charging endorsement body that independently inspects and rates EV charging locations.

ChargeSafe has been set up to inspect and rate UK’s charging locations based on 63 criteria for safety and accessibility, with overall ratings out of five made publicly available. By subscribing, Osprey can review the detailed data behind the scores to identify specific areas to further improve the charging service it offers its customers.

ChargeSafe’s accessibility criteria have been developed in line with the forthcoming PAS1899 BSI standard for accessible charging, which is sponsored by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles and Motability, the charity that enables disabled people to lease adapted cars using their disability benefits.

Osprey’s new site at the Paisley Pear, an eight-charger, high power hub located off the A43 in Northamptonshire, was the first of Osprey’s new accessibly-designed hubs to be inspected by ChargeSafe. It scored a pre-launch rating of 4.46/5, including the highest accessibility score seen so far by ChargeSafe on the UK network.

Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging said, “We have long been supporters of what ChargeSafe stand for and we’re proud to become the first charging network to subscribe to its thorough, EV charging location rating system.

“We are committed to providing safe, reliable and accessible EV charging for all. That means well-lit sites, the best chargers and the ability for wheelchairs and anyone with mobility requirements to have the space and access to charge, pay and enjoy our facilities. Working with ChargeSafe means we can ensure that accessibility and safety are prioritised at all of our new sites, whilst giving us the insight to rectify other areas of our network that should be upgraded.”

ChargeSafe Co-Founder, Kate Tyrrell added, “The aim of ChargeSafe is to support the public charging networks to identify areas for improvement with greater accuracy, championing what’s being done well and ultimately leading to a more inclusive charging experience for the UK. We’re delighted to be working with a leading nation-wide charging network such as Osprey and we hope other charging networks follow suit soon to give drivers better charge options when considering their safety and accessibility needs.”