Do London residents have to pay the ULEZ charge?


Do London residents have to pay the ULEZ charge? Even if you make a short trip inside the zone using a vehicle that doesn't meet the ULEZ emissions standards, you need to pay the £12.50 daily charge. This includes residents of the ULEZ. However, you don't need to pay the ULEZ charge on a particular day if your vehicle is parked inside the zone and you don't drive it.


Do residents get a ULEZ discount?

There is no discount for people that live inside the ULEZ. There are discounts and exemptions only for specified vehicles such as historic vehicles. Keepers of vehicles with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger' tax class will benefit from a grace period.


How do I know if I am exempt from ULEZ?

Cars that are free to drive in the ULEZ must be Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) compliant. That means low emission and zero-emission vehicles such as electric cars will not be charged. Hybrid cars aren't automatically exempt, as some models made before 2015 may not be ULEZ compliant.


Does Heathrow Airport come under ULEZ?

As Heathrow Airport will be firmly situated within the ULEZ zone, there is no way to drive in and out of the airport with a non-compliant vehicle without incurring a charge. However, there are a couple of ways you can reach Heathrow without paying the charge.


Will I have to pay ULEZ from August 2023?

From 29th August 2023 the London ULEZ is set to expand. Developed as part of a commitment to clean up London's air, the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is an area within which drivers of the most polluting vehicles must pay a daily charge.


Do I need to pay ULEZ if my car is parked?

Drivers do not need to pay the daily ULEZ charge for vehicles parked inside the zone that are not driven on that day. This is regardless of whether the vehicle is parked on a private drive or on street.


Is ULEZ free for blue badge holders?

ULEZ grace period (temporary discount) Eligible applicants for these grace periods will not need to pay the ULEZ charge until 25 October 2027. Blue badge holders will need to pay the ULEZ charge unless their non-compliant vehicle qualifies for one of the following 3 grace periods.


Is ULEZ free for electric cars?

The Congestion Charge runs from 7 am until 10 pm every day except Christmas Day. If you have a fully electric vehicle, you will not have to pay the ULEZ fee or the Congestion Charge.


Do you still have to pay ULEZ if you live in the zone?

Do you still have to pay if you live inside the ULEZ zone? Yes, you have to pay ULEZ even if you live inside the zone. According to the TfL website, anyone who's car is not ULEZ compliant must pay the £12.50 charge for any journey they take, no matter how small.