Is my EV exempt from congestion charge?
Is my EV 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.
Are all electric cars exempt from 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.
How do I know if I am exempt from Congestion Charge?
Who is exempt from the congestion charge? Zero-emission vehicles such as electric cars are exempt from paying the congestion charge, as are motorbikes. If you drive an EV, you need to apply for the Cleaner Vehicle Discount before driving into the charge zone.
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.