Overview

• TfL’s consultation, running until August 4, 2025, proposes a 20 percent increase in the daily Congestion Charge and the first-time levy on electric vehicles at a 25 percent discount.
• Transport officials argue the hike is needed to maintain low traffic levels, warning that without it the central zone would see roughly 2,200 extra cars on a typical weekday.
• Polestar UK boss Matt Galvin urged that electric vehicles be exempt from the charge, warning that additional fees and high public charging costs could stall consumer uptake.
• The UK government is reviewing the newly introduced Vehicle Excise Duty for EV drivers and has loosened its zero-emission vehicle mandate for manufacturers who miss sales targets.
• Private demand for electric cars has lagged behind forecasts this year, fueling concerns over the UK’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales.