What cars are exempt from congestion zone?


What cars are exempt from congestion zone?

Who doesn't have to pay congestion charges?
  • Blue Badge holders.
  • Roadside recovery vehicles.
  • Accredited breakdown vehicles.
  • Vehicles with nine or more seats.
  • Cars that emit 75g/km or less of CO2.
  • Zero-emission vehicles (Fully electric vehicles and any other zero emissions vehicles)


Are all diesel cars exempt from ULEZ?

Like petrol vehicles, most newer diesel vehicles are ULEZ exempt. The majority of diesel cars registered after September 2015 meet Euro 6 standards – and therefore, also meet the current ULEZ emissions standards, though some earlier models do too.


Can I convert my diesel car to Euro 6?

You can certainly retrofit your pre-Euro 6 diesel van, but it's crucial to understand the process, costs, and potential benefits involved. Retrofitting is a viable option for achieving Euro 5 to Euro 6 conversion. It involves incorporating HJS emission technology into your vehicle to meet the new emission standards.


How old can a diesel car be for ULEZ?

In order to be ULEZ compliant, diesel cars must meet Euro 6 standards. Most diesel cars registered since September 2015 meet these standards, though some earlier models do too. Indeed, there are some ULEZ-compliant diesel cars dating back to 2012.