These are some of the best cars to get on the new ‘76’ plate

There’s plenty to choose from if you’re after a car wearing that all-important number.

September has arrived and with it comes a new registration plate – ‘76’. Set to grace the latest cars until March 1, 2027, the new registration plate is a driving force behind many people’s decision to swap to a new car.

There is also a broad range of cars to choose from if you’re looking to get that new ‘76’ plate. Let’s take a look.

Aion V

Aion will soon be following up the V with a compact model, the UT.

Audi Q7

Interestingly, the Q7 launches with a rather tried-and-tested 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine, albeit one kitted out with mild-hybrid technology.

BMW iX3

Tech aside, the iX3 is great to drive and practical, too.

BYD Atto 2

Fitting within the compact SUV segment, the Atto 2 is available both in electric and plug-in hybrid form, with the latter still able to return up to 55 miles of electric-only runtime.

Changan Deepal S05

With an aerodynamic look, the Deepal S05 is quite an eye-catching choice available with a range of up to 278 miles and the option of either single- or dual-motor variants.

Citroën ë-C3 Aircross

With a range of 188 miles from a charge, this electric car is also priced extremely competitively, with the Electric Car Grant helping to bring the e-C3’s starting price down to £21,595.

Cupra Raval

Priced from £23,785, the Raval shares its platform with cars like the Skoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID.Polo, yet it’s the first out of the gate to arrive here in the UK.

Dacia Bigster

The Bigster has just gained a new four-wheel-drive hybrid option to bring added traction with low emissions.

Denza Z9 GT

In electric form, the Z9 GT will manage the 0-60mph sprint in just 2.7 seconds, making it a high-performance option this year.

Fiat Grande Panda

It’s also equipped with plenty of handy functions, too, such as a retractable charging cable for EV versions which is housed within the front grille.

Ford Ranger PHEV

It’ll manage up to 27 miles on electric power but, once that has gone, there’s still a 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine to fall back on.

Geely EX2

Here, it’ll arrive to rival the likes of the Renault 5 in the compact electric car segment.

Honda Super N

There are some sporty touches, too, including a dedicated ‘boost’ button on the steering wheel which unlocks the full potential of the electric motor.

Hyundai Ioniq 3

The Ioniq 3 arrives as one of its most compact cars, yet a range of up to 308 miles means it can compete with the bigger ones in terms of tech.

Jaecoo 8

Available with up to seven seats, the 8 packs in a lot of equipment for the money. A dedicated six-seater version is there to provide an experience more like the one you get from a first-class flight, too.

Kia EV2

The EV2 may be small, but it can bring a range of up to 272 miles, while practicality is helped no end by a handy 15-litre ‘frunk’ under the bonnet.

Lepas L8

While Lepas uses the same basic platform for its cars as Jaecoo and Omoda, it is looking to distinguish itself by a greater use of premium materials.

MG 4 Urban

This compact model can return a range of up to 251 miles, and will charge from 10 to 80 per cent in just under half an hour.

Mercedes-Benz GLC

You’ll also find Mercedes’ latest ‘Superscreen’ setup which brings a huge display to the cabin of the GLC.

Nissan Leaf

A new version has just arrived, too, bringing a bold new look and a range of up to 386 miles. As before, the Leaf is built at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland.

Renault Twingo E-Tech

It’s expected to go on sale later this year and, when it arrives early in 2027, it’ll bring a cute design, spacious interior and nippy handling.

Skoda Epiq

Skoda has also equipped the Epiq with more user-friendly controls than its previous EVs, including chunky switches for the heating and ventilation.

Toyota C-HR+

It does well in terms of range at 378 miles, too, and manages a good level of efficiency during mixed driving.

Vauxhall Astra

More importantly, Vauxhall has drilled down on the Astra’s pricing, meaning that in some trims the electric model – which usually comes out as the most expensive – is cheaper than plug-in hybrid and petrol versions.

Volkswagen ID. Polo

It’s got a range of up to 280 miles, too, and should be able to manage a 10 to 80 per cent charge in under half an hour.

Volvo EX60

The EX60 also has a super-clean cabin with a large portrait screen and the assistance of Google Gemini, which allows you to have conversations and ask more detailed questions to the voice operation system.