Do electric cars pay Congestion 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.
Do electric cars pay Congestion Charge after 2025?
In December 2025, TfL will stop the Cleaner Vehicle Discount, which allows EVs to be exempt from the Congestion Charge. Unless changes are made before 2025, all EVs will have to pay the Congestion Charge to access the London Congestion Charge zone during their charging hours.