Electric vehicle drivers now have to pay the Congestion Charge in London from today (2 January) after changes confirmed in November took effect.
Transport for London (TfL) is pushing ahead with changes to increase the Congestion Charge and levy fees on EV drivers for the first time.
Plans to end Congestion Charge electric vehicle exemptions from 2026 could slow down EV adoption and jeopardise work to improve air quality in London.
Electric van operators including the AA, Ocado and Openreach have called on the Mayor of London to rethink his decision on scrapping the Congestion Charge exemption.
Transport for London is proposing tightening Congestion Charge exemption criteria from April 2019, including removing discounts for hybrids and private hire vehicles.