Congestion Charge Hikes and Rachel Reeves' Car Taxes Could Push Drivers to Stop Using London Roads

Congestion Charge hikes and Rachel Reeves' car taxes could push drivers to stop using London roads

Drivers have been warned that planned increases to the Congestion Charge could have a dire impact on thousands of vehicles across London.The UK boss of Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar stated that the new plan to increase the congestion fee from £15 to £18 comes at a "really bad time" for the UK car industry, which is already struggling. The EV boss criticised Transport for London's proposal to charge electric car drivers for the C…

London overhauls Congestion Charge: electric vehicles lose full exemption

Electric vehicle drivers will soon have to pay to enter central London, as part of Transport for London’s (TfL) plans to revise the Congestion Charge. The move has divided campaigners, business groups, and clean air advocates, but adds to a broader trend as cities are readressing their clean air policies. The overhaul doesn’t affect the exemption for electric vehicles alone. As from January 2026, the daily fee for entering the zone will rise fro…