Single Gun Rapid DC Chargers

Single gun rapid DC chargers deliver high-speed charging to one vehicle at a time — the sensible first rapid charger for a site where demand is still building. We stock the Charge-M8 Omega 30kW single gun (£6,890), a CCS2 unit with a 7” touchscreen, OCPP 1.6, built-in 4G, Ethernet and Wi-Fi, a 3-year warranty and an ENVEVO Bronze SLA. Free UK delivery.

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What is a single gun rapid charger?

A DC rapid charger with one connector, serving one vehicle at a time. It converts to DC inside the unit and feeds the battery directly, bypassing the car's onboard charger — which is why a 30kW unit adds range roughly four times faster than a 7kW AC charger. The single connector keeps both the purchase price and the supply requirement lower than a dual gun unit, which matters when the site's available capacity is the constraint.

When does a single gun make more sense than a dual?

When demand is unproven or the supply is limited. A single gun unit lets a site introduce rapid charging, see what usage actually looks like and expand later, rather than committing to double the hardware and double the electrical capacity upfront. It is also the right answer where only one bay can practically be served — a constrained forecourt, a single fleet turnaround bay, or a site where the second charging position would block circulation. See dual gun chargers for busier locations.

How much does a single gun rapid charger cost?

The Charge-M8 Omega 30kW is £6,890 including free UK delivery. Budget separately for the electrical supply, groundworks and commissioning, which on rapid installations frequently exceed the cost of the unit — particularly if the site needs reinforcement from the distribution network operator. Have the available capacity checked before settling on a power rating, since that is what usually determines what is actually installable.

Can I take payment on a single gun charger?

Yes. The Omega supports OCPP 1.6, so it can be run through a back office with payment handled there, or paired with a standalone contactless terminal — see our commercial payment systems from £335. On a rapid charger the case for taking payment is strong: the capital cost only makes sense if the unit generates revenue, and contactless card payment consistently outperforms app-based access with first-time visitors.