Electric Car Charging Marking
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly common on UK roads, the demand for EV charging bays continues to grow. Northern Marking Ltd provides professional EV charging bay markings across Manchester and Northern England. We help businesses, local authorities, and site operators accommodate the shift to electric with durable and compliant markings.
What Are EV Charging Bay Markings?
Electric vehicle charging bay markings are dedicated parking bay markings that identify spaces reserved for electric and hybrid vehicles to charge. They guide drivers directly to charging points, prevent misuse of bays by non-EV vehicles, and ensure your car park is organised and accessible.
As the UK government moves toward phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, investing in EV infrastructure is becoming a necessity for sites that accommodate vehicles.
Electric Car Charging Bay Design
While there currently aren’t fixed national regulations on EV bay colours, we recommend a blue background with white boundary lines and a white EV charging symbol. This creates a strong visual contrast that’s immediately recognisable to drivers and pedestrians.
We can incorporate company branding, specific colour schemes, or custom EV symbols. Our team will work with you to deliver a solution that meets your requirements while remaining visible and fit for purpose.
Our Process of EV Bay Marking
We keep the process straightforward from start to finish.
- Site survey and consultation. We visit your site, assess the surface conditions, take measurements, and understand your requirements.
- Quotation. You’ll receive a quote covering all costs – once approved, we’ll agree on a suitable installation date.
- Installation. Our experienced team applies hard-wearing thermoplastic or paint to create crisp EV bay markings with minimal disruption to your site.
- Final inspection. Every bay is checked to ensure markings are accurate and compliant.
Where We Install EV Bay Markings
We provide electric car charging markings across various environments, including:
- Supermarkets and retail outlets
- Office buildings and business parks
- Warehouses and factory car parks
- Public car parks
- Service yards and commercial fleet depots
- Motorway services
- Schools and colleges
Whether you’re installing new EV charging points or refreshing existing EV parking bays, our team delivers consistent results across single and multi-site projects. Many construction companies are now installing EV fleet charging bays in service yards and depot parking areas as they transition company vehicles to electric.
Why Choose Northern Marking?
We’re one of Northern England’s most experienced independent line marking contractors. Quality assured to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and local council approved, we bring the same precision and professionalism to every EV bay marking project.
Our service covers fully electric and hybrid vehicle charging spaces, with standard and bespoke designs available to suit your site. Site surveys, no-obligation quotes, and a team that works around your schedule make the whole process straightforward.
Get an EV Charging Bay Marking Quote
Whether you’re marking a single bay or upgrading an entire car park, our team is ready to help. We offer site surveys and no-obligation quotes across Manchester and Northern England. Contact us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour are car charging symbols?
We recommend a blue background with white lines and a white EV charging symbol. This isn’t currently a fixed legal requirement, but it’s a recognised standard across UK car parks.
Do EV parking bay markings work on tarmac and concrete?
Yes. We install electric car charging markings on tarmac and concrete surfaces, using the most appropriate materials for each surface type.
Do you mark hybrid vehicle charging bays too?
Yes. Our EV charging bay marking service covers fully electric and hybrid vehicle charging spaces.