Which cars are exempt from Congestion Charge?

This includes most combustion-engined cars on the road, including hybrids. Only zero-emission cars have been exempt from the Congestion Charge, such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. However, from December 2025, even drivers of zero-emission vehicles will be required to pay the congestion charge.

How do I know if my car is 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. If you don't, you still need to pay.

Which cars are ULEZ and Congestion Charge exempt?

Do all electric cars have to pay Congestion Charge?

The congestion charge zone only operates in central London, so there is no congestion charge for driving your electric car, or any car, through the London suburbs. However, if you are driving a diesel or petrol vehicle then you need to keep the ULEZ in mind.

What age cars are ULEZ compliant?

Petrol cars that meet the ULEZ standards are generally those first registered as new with the DVLA after 2005, although cars that meet the standards have been available since 2001. Diesel cars that meet the standards are generally those first registered with the DVLA as new after September 2015.

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What is the oldest car that is ULEZ compliant?

What is the oldest car that is ULEZ compliant? The oldest cars that meet the Euro 4 emissions standard for petrol vehicles are from 2006, while the oldest cars to meet the Euro 6 emissions standard for diesel vehicles are from 2015.

What year does my car have to be to avoid ULEZ?

Vehicles that meet Euro 6 - introduced in September 2015 for cars and September 2016 for vans - are exempt, as are some models that met the standard earlier. Almost every petrol car registered from 2005 and some registered between 2001 and 2005. Petrol cars registered after 2006. Motorcycles sold after July 2007.

Are hybrid vehicles exempt from Congestion Charge?

The Congestion Charge is constantly being refined to raise the standards. On the 25th October 2021, for example, hybrid cars no longer qualified for the exemption. Next, on the 25th December 2025, the entire CVD itself will be removed, meaning that everyone has to pay the charge — even electric drivers.

Are Blue Badge holders exempt from Congestion Charge and ULEZ?

Vehicles registered for the Blue Badge Congestion Charge Discount will not receive a discount from the ULEZ but will continue to receive the 100% discount from the Congestion Charge; as the Blue Badge scheme is only for disabled Londoners, why cannot the exemption from the congestion charge also extend to the ULEZ?

Why is my electric car not 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.

How do I know if my vehicle is ULEZ compliant?

To be certain if a specific car is free to drive in the ULEZ, it's recommended to use our ULEZ checker tool. By performing a “ULEZ check” with the vehicle's registration number, you can quickly determine its compliance status.

Will classic cars be exempt from ULEZ?

The ULEZ rules across the country mean that vehicles which are over 40 years old are officially considered 'historic'. In addition to making them free to tax and MoT exempt, it also means they don't have to pay ULEZ fees.

Is my diesel car ULEZ compliant?

What cars are exempt from the ULEZ? All electric cars are ULEZ exempt, along with all petrol cars which meet Euro 4 emissions standards and Euro 6 diesel models. All petrol models built after 2005 will be Euro 4 compliant, whereas diesel models built from 2015 onwards will be Euro 6 compliant.

Will my car be ULEZ compliant in 2023?

Though this question is asked regularly online, a car's registration year isn't a deciding factor on whether it is compliant. To be ULEZ compliant, petrol cars must meet Euro 4 emissions standards. Most petrol cars registered after January 2006 meet these standards.

Do people with a Blue Badge have to pay the Congestion Charge?

As a badge holder you don't have to pay the congestion charge. To qualify for the 100% discount from the charge, you must first register with Transport for London and pay a registration fee of £10. You don't need to own or drive a vehicle to register for this concession.

Do I need to tell DVLA if I have a Blue Badge?

You must tell DVLA if you have a driving licence and: you develop a 'notifiable' medical condition or disability. a condition or disability has got worse since you got your licence.

How many cars can you have on a disabled badge Congestion Charge?

You can have a maximum of two (2) vehicles registered for the discount on a single date. You have until midnight on the date of travel to add additional vehicles. Only vehicles registered for travel by midnight are covered for travel on that date.

Is parking free for hybrid cars in London?

There isn't a general rule for EV parking in London. Each borough has its own rules, but most do offer discounted resident parking permits. Costs for an annual resident EV parking permit in London can range between £6.50 and £80, whilst the same annual parking permits for high-polluting cars can be as much as £860.

Do Motability cars pay Congestion Charge?

If you have a vehicle with the disabled tax class

You do not need to pay the congestion charge.

Do smart cars pay Congestion Charge?

Do smart cars pay congestion charges? As smart cars are fully electric, they are currently exempt from congestion zone charges in the UK.

Can I modify my car to make it ULEZ compliant?

Can I Make my Van ULEZ Compliant? If your van has a diesel engine and is Euro 5 rated, you may be able to modify it to be compliant. Bespoke modifications such as installing DPF systems can reduce the emissions enough to be below the ULEZ standard, but the van would need extensive testing to formally re-classify it.

Which older diesels are ULEZ compliant?

We know that all diesel cars first registered as new after 1 September 2015, and all petrol cars first registered as new after 1 January 2006 are automatically compliant with the ULEZ standards.

What cars are Euro 6?

How do I make my car exempt from ULEZ?

If your vehicle is one of the following, it will be exempt from the ULEZ charge: A diesel car that meets Euro 6 standards. A petrol car that meets Euro 4 standards. A fully-electric car.

Is any of the M25 in the ULEZ?

Since its expansion on 29 August 2023, the ULEZ now covers the majority of land within the M25 (including Heathrow Airport). It stretches as far north as Enfield, east to Rainham, west to Uxbridge and south to Croydon, but some areas, such as Chigwell, Epsom and Watford, won't be affected.