Do electric cars pay London Congestion Charge?

Do electric cars pay congestion charge in London suburbs? 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.



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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.

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If you do not pay the Congestion Charge, you will be fined £160. Most drivers with disabilities are exempt from the Congestion Charge, as are motorbikes, mopeds and bicycles. Most vehicles also need to meet the requirements of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) or pay a daily £12.50 charge.

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Here's a run-down of what you can do to avoid the ULEZ charge:
  1. Buy a petrol car. ...
  2. Buy a diesel car. ...
  3. Buy a classic car. ...
  4. Buy an electric car. ...
  5. Buy a motorbike. ...
  6. Other ways to avoid paying the ULEZ charge. ...
  7. Other ULEZ exempt vehicles. ...
  8. Yet more ways to not pay ULEZ charges.


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Heathrow will become part of the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) on 29 August 2023, as the initiative expands to encompass all of London's boroughs.

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