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flag Starting Jan. 2, 2026, London EVs will pay 25%–50% of the £18 daily congestion charge, with full exemption ending.

flag Starting January 2, 2026, electric vehicles in London will no longer be fully exempt from the congestion charge, which will rise to £18 per day. flag Discounts for EVs will be reduced to 25% for cars and 50% for vans and lorries, with further cuts planned by 2030. flag Mayor Sadiq Khan said the change is needed to combat rising traffic and maintain the scheme’s effectiveness, as nearly one in five vehicles in the zone are expected to be electric by year-end. flag Critics warn the move could discourage EV adoption and harm low-income drivers, while the government considers a future pay-per-mile tax on EVs.

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