Overview
- The daily fee increases to £18 on 2 January 2026, the first rise since 2020, with future annual changes linked to Tube fare increases.
- The 100% cleaner-vehicle exemption ends on 2 January 2026, shifting to 25% off for electric cars and 50% for electric vans and lorries, with further cuts from 4 March 2030 to 12.5% and 25% respectively.
- Drivers must be registered for TfL AutoPay to receive the revised cleaner-vehicle discounts.
- From 1 March 2027, new applicants for the 90% residents’ discount must own an EV, while existing recipients keep their status and low-income and disabled residents retain a 100% exemption until 2030.
- TfL cites surging EV uptake and congestion modeling as justification, while the AA, business groups and unions criticize added costs for drivers and firms, including higher daily charges for electric vans.