Here are the best cars to get on the new ‘76’ plate

Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer

The ID.7 Tourer brings everything that you’d expect from a large, comfortable estate car, but it’s translated into the electric age. As with the rest of Volkswagen’s ID range, the ID.7 Tourer is jam-packed with features and has an impressive range of up to 424 miles depending on version.

The ID.7 Tourer is also available as a high-performance GTX version, which brings a dual-motor setup and a range of sporty touches for both the interior and exterior.

Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Urban Cruiser is one of Toyota’s latest electric models. Able to deliver a range of up to 264 miles, the Urban Cruiser isn’t just restricted to city drives as its name might suggest, but can travel much further afield on a single charge than you might expect.

As with other Toyota models, the Urban Cruiser has lots of standard equipment, including a 10.1-inch infotainment system and an efficiency-boosting heat pump.

Volkswagen Tayron

Volkswagen has always been accomplished at making practical family cars and while many buyers were dismayed at the removal of the practical Tiguan Allspace from the brand’s range, they needn’t have worried – the Tayron is here to fill the gap.

Available in five- and seven-seater configurations, the Tayron is as practical as they come and with the option of a plug-in hybrid offering an electric-only range of up to 75 miles, it’s efficient too.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport

Few performance cars have a name as instantly recognisable as the Golf GTI, and the Clubsport takes that famous formula up another level. It keeps the everyday usability that has made the Golf such a long-running favourite, but adds considerably more performance and attitude.

Its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 300 PS, while the seven-speed DSG gearbox helps it accelerate from 0–62mph in just 5.6 seconds. For anyone who wants their new ‘76’ plate to come with a bit more excitement, the Clubsport is difficult to ignore.

Volkswagen ID.7 Hatchback

If you like the technology and long-distance ability of the ID.7 Tourer but don’t need the estate body, the ID.7 Hatchback makes an equally compelling case. Its sleek shape gives it a more executive feel while retaining the spacious, technology-packed interior that makes the ID.7 such an accomplished electric car.

The Pro Match Plus model combines a 77kWh battery with a 286 PS electric motor and offers a quoted electric range of up to 366 miles. It’s quick too, reaching 62mph from rest in 6.5 seconds, making it a strong all-round choice for both commuting and longer journeys.