Are electric cars allowed in ULEZ?
Are electric cars allowed in ULEZ? All electric cars are exempted from ULEZ and Congestion Charges under the cleaner vehicle discount until 25 December 2025. There are other exemptions besides zero emission vehicles to the Congestion Charge. Motorcycles and Blue Badge holders are also not required to pay for the charge.
Do electric cars pay Congestion Charge?
That means you won't need to pay the fee if you drive into a congestion zone in an electric car, so that can save some real money if you regularly drive in the city. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are not exempt from the charges, and you'll have to pay if you drive in congestion charge zones.
Are electric cars exempt from Congestion Charge?
While electric vehicles are currently exempt in 2023, from 25 December 2025, the Cleaner Vehicle discount will end. After this date, all electric vehicles – including pure battery electric vehicles – will no longer be exempt, and EV drivers will have to pay the congestion charge.