Type 2 to Type 2 cable

[OAPs in an MG]

Hi Locally we have a number of Bring Your Own Cable Chargers at big box stores and retail parks etc.
I most cases they are free, my kind of recharge.
Has anyone any suggestions regarding the type 2 to type 2 cable I should buy
What is the best length we seem to have two options 5 and 7 metres
Are the Ali Express ones worth looking at
Thanks for your help
Stuart

 

[Coulomb]

Has anyone any suggestions regarding the type 2 to type 2 cable I should buy

I would say match it to your On-Board Charger. For example if it's a 6.6kW OBC, get a 7kW cable (32A, single phase). Though if you have an 11kW OBC and some of the chargers in your area are single phase 32A, then a matching cable (16A three phase) will be annoying, as that gives you just 3.6kW! Depending on how often that happens, it might be worth going for a 22kW cable (32A and 3 phase).

What is the best length we seem to have two options 5 and 7 metres

I have 5 metre cables, and they've always been far longer than necessary. I considered a 3 metre cord for my second EV, but chickened out. I doubt you'd ever need a 7 metre cord, but things may be different in your locality (I'm in South East Queensland, Australia).