How do they track Congestion Charge?

It covers approximately the area from Kings Cross in the north to Vauxhall in the south, and Paddington in the west to Whitechapel in the east. All roads around the perimeter of the zone are monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. There is an interactive map of the Congestion Charge zone.



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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.

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If you forget to pay the fee, you'll get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) in the post for a £120 fine. This is reduced to £60 if you pay it within 14 days. If your vehicle meets the emission standards, the app will automatically tell you that you're exempt and you don't have to pay the charge.

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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.

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London's Congestion Charge applies between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

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The cameras read your number plate as you enter, leave, or drive within the charging zone, and check it against the database of those who have paid the charge, those who have registered for Fleet or Congestion Charging Auto Pay or those who do not have to pay the charge because they are either exempt or registered for ...

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