Do all cars have to pay Congestion Charge in London?
You must pay the Congestion Charge if you drive a combustion-engined vehicle, including hybrids, into London during its operating hours. However, beginning in December 2025, even drivers of zero-emission vehicles will be compelled to pay.
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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.
Drive a lower emission car if possible. Electric cars are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. If you're only visiting for the day, consider parking outside the zone and using public transport for the rest of your journey.
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.
Electric vehicles, including Teslas, are entitled to a 100% discount from the Congestion Charge as part of the Cleaner Vehicle discount. This is subject to registration with us and an annual renewal. If the vehicle is not registered with us and is used in the zone a penalty may be issued.
Private hire vehicles (PHVs), including taxis, are not exempt from the Congestion Charge. PHV drivers and operators need to pay the Congestion Charge if they travel within the zone during charging hours.
The short answer is yes - Heathrow Airport will be a part of the Ultra Low Emission Zone, so you will need to make some considerations for your journey.
Yes, there are. Depending on the type of vehicle you are driving and where in London you are driving to, you may need to pay the Congestion Charge, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and/or the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) charges.