Overview

• The electric vehicle exemption will end on December 25, 2025, and the daily Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 on January 2, 2026.
• Internal TfL forecasts and Freedom of Information data project the reforms could raise £75–83 million annually from EVs and £415–455 million over five years.
• TfL warns that without the updates an estimated 2,200 extra vehicles would enter the zone on an average weekday, putting pressure on its budget and services.
• Conservative MPs, the GMB Union, tradespeople and EV industry bodies argue the measures are regressive, risk stalling electric take-up and hike costs for small businesses.
• TfL is reviewing thousands of consultation responses before finalizing the charge details and phased changes to resident discounts scheduled from March 2027.