A single-gun charging pile is a wall-mounted or post-mounted AC charger with one vehicle connector, and for a brand launching its own wallbox it is usually the right first platform: it covers homes, small businesses and most workplace bays, it is simpler to install and support than a dual-gun station, and it is cheaper to stock. Under single-gun charging pile OEM/ODM, the factory supplies a tested platform and you choose the connector, cable, access control and everything your customer sees. Below we compare the two single-gun platforms EVDANCE builds — one for Europe, one for North America — and list what to decide before you request samples.
Key Takeaways
- Choose single-gun for one parking bay per charger; choose dual-gun only when operators need two vehicles on one unit.
- EV-ACT3204E is the European platform: 22 kW three-phase, Type 2 tethered or socket.
- EV-ACT5006T is the North American platform: up to 12 kW, 48 A / 50 A, NACS, hardwired or NEMA 14-50P.
- Logo, colour and packaging can change from 50 units; housing moulds from 500.
Single-Gun vs Dual-Gun: Which Charging Pile OEM/ODM Platform?
| Factor | Single-gun charging pile | Dual-gun charging station |
|---|---|---|
| Typical buyer | Homeowner, small business, installer, fleet depot | Charge point operator, car park, public site |
| Mounting | Wall, or a simple post | Usually floor-standing |
| Supply | One circuit sized for one vehicle | Larger supply shared between two outputs |
| Software | RFID or app is usually enough | Back-office connection (e.g. OCPP) is expected |
| EVDANCE example | EV-ACT3204E, EV-ACT5006T | EV-AC03201T (43 kW dual-gun AC, OCPP 1.6J) |
If your customers are installers and property owners, start single-gun. Dual-gun stations belong in a separate product line aimed at operators.
The Two Single-Gun Platforms
| Spec (from the product pages) | EV-ACT3204E | EV-ACT5006T |
|---|---|---|
| Market | Europe and other three-phase markets | USA, Canada |
| Input | AC 380–400 V three-phase | AC 208–240 V single-phase |
| Output | 32 A per phase, 22 kW | 48 A / 50 A max, 11.5–12 kW |
| Vehicle connector | Type 2 (IEC 62196-2), tethered gun or socket | Tesla NACS, 25 ft (about 7.6 m) cable |
| Connection | Hardwired / terminal block | Hardwired or NEMA 14-50P plug |
| Access control | RFID card and app | Not listed on the product page — ask if you need it |
| Enclosure | IP65 / IP66, −30 °C to +50 °C | IP65 / IP66, −30 °C to +50 °C |
| Certifications listed | CE, RoHS | FCC, CE, ETL; RoHS compliant |
| Warranty listed | 3 years standard | 3 years standard |
Treat the certification line as a starting point: request the documents for the exact configuration you will sell and check what each mark covers. For the North American unit, ETL, FCC and CE on the EV-ACT5006T: what each mark does not cover is worth reading before you quote retailers. For the European unit, see the EV-ACT3204E distributor pack.
What to Configure in a Single-Gun Charging Pile OEM/ODM Order
Tethered gun or socket
On the European platform you can supply a tethered Type 2 gun or a Type 2 socket. Tethered suits homes, where the driver wants to plug in without fetching a cable. Socketed suits shared or workplace bays, where vehicles may need different cables. Installers’ preferences are covered in hardwiring vs socketed wallboxes.
Cable length
Specify cable length for the way your customers park. Longer cables give reach but add cost and weight; the EV-ACT5006T ships with 25 ft as standard.
Hardwired or plug-in
In North America, offering both a hardwired and a NEMA 14-50P version of the same unit lets one product serve both new circuits and existing receptacles.
Access control
RFID and app control on the EV-ACT3204E matter most for shared parking — small businesses, apartment blocks, depots. For a private garage, they are a convenience rather than a requirement.
What You Can Brand on a Single-Gun Wallbox
| Element | From 50 units (small batch) | From 500 units (full OEM) |
|---|---|---|
| Logo on housing and nameplate | Yes — custom logo print | Yes |
| Housing colour | Choice of colourway | Your colour reference and finish |
| Housing shape | Standard | Mould customisation |
| Packaging and manuals | Standard | Private packaging in your language |
The electrical platform stays the same tested design in every tier. For a wider view of wallbox branding, see wall-mounted charging pile OEM/ODM: what a brand can customise. To see how a single-gun wallbox fits a full wholesale range alongside portables and adapters, read our main guide on choosing a wholesale charger partner.
How a Single-Gun Charging Pile OEM/ODM Project Runs
- Brief. Send the market, supply type, connector, cable length, access control needs, quantity and branding.
- Specs and quote. The factory confirms the configuration, price and lead time.
- Logo proof and sample. Logo proof in 3–5 days, then a sample in your configuration for testing — on your installers’ circuits, not just on a bench.
- Production. Bulk production starts after sample approval; small batches of 50–499 units have a 2–3 week lead time.
- QC and shipping. Inspection, packing and FOB or DDP shipping.
If your market needs something the two platforms do not offer — a different power level or connector, for example — that becomes an ODM brief: the factory proposes a configuration and builds samples for your testing before production. For brands that want to launch a range rather than a single SKU, our guide to OEM charging partnerships explains how to stage the commitment.
Planning your own wallbox? Send your market, connector, quantity and branding through the EV charger OEM & ODM page. Samples of 1–9 units ship within days; logo proofs take 3–5 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a single-gun charging pile the same as a wallbox?
In most buyer conversations, yes: “charging pile” is a common translation for a charging station, and a single-gun wall-mounted unit is what European and North American buyers call a wallbox.
Can I order a single-gun sample before committing to branding?
Yes. Samples of 1–9 units ship within days in a stock colourway with a standard logo sticker.
Do branding changes affect certification?
Logo, colour and packaging changes normally do not change the tested design. Electrical changes may need retesting — confirm with the factory before ordering.
