FOI: Number of EV charging spaces across University Campus

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Dear Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh,

Hope you are well, especially given the current circumstances.

I am writing to you to submit an FOI request regarding electric vehicle (EV) parking and charging spaces across the University.

I would very much like to know:
1) The number of electric vehicle charging stations across all University campuses
2) The number of total car parking spaces across all University campuses
3) The number of dedicated electric vehicle parking spaces across all University campuses (if different from 1)
4) The number of spaces to secure bicycles across University Campuses
5) The average car parking cost (per hour) across all University Campuses
6) The average cost (per kWh) to charge an EV vehicle across University Campuses (excluding parking fees)
7) The provider of the EV charging facilities at the University

I'm aware this is a fair amount of questions, so if any of this may fall out of the budgetary constraints for this request - I would very much like the questions above prioritized by their order on the list with questions 1,2 & 3 being the most important.

I am happy to receive this data in which ever way is most convenient to you, including just the totals.

Thank you for your time.

Yours faithfully,

Martyn John

Freedom of Information Act, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Dear Martyn,

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - REF: FOI 20-218

I refer to your request for information which is being managed under the provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (“the FOISA”). Please find the University’s response below.

Please note that the University has one campus and one car park. The University is also well served by public transport, and further information on bus and rail links to the University is available online: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/location-and-getti....

1) The number of electric vehicle charging stations across all University campuses

6 charging stations.

2) The number of total car parking spaces across all University campuses

431 car parking spaces.

3) The number of dedicated electric vehicle parking spaces across all University campuses (if different from 1)

6 spaces.

4) The number of spaces to secure bicycles across University Campuses

283. There are a number of bike stands installed in University square, near the entrance to the main academic building. There are 2 secured cycle locker sheds at the accommodation block for students staying in the halls of residence. There are individual bike lockers located next to the bus stop.

Further information is available online:
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/location-and-getti...
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/location-and-getti...

5) The average car parking cost (per hour) across all University Campuses

The University does not hold information relating to the average parking cost per hour, and notice is given that section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 applies. A permit system is used at the University, and further information is available online: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/location-and-getti....

6) The average cost (per kWh) to charge an EV vehicle across University Campuses (excluding parking fees)

No cost, £0.

7) The provider of the EV charging facilities at the University

The charging points are owned and operated by Queen Margaret University. Please see https://chargeplacescotland.org/live-map/ for details of the publicly available charge points.

Your right to seek a review of how your information request was managed

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Best wishes,

Queen Margaret University FOI

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