London Congestion Charge
The main financial incentives that support green cars and fuels include: reduced fuel duty ('fuel tax') on most green fuels; reduced vehicle excise duty (VED or 'road tax') for cars with lower emissions; and London Congestion Charge discounts for the greenest cars.
Alternative Fuel DiscountReturn to top
A London Congestion Charge Alternative Fuel Discount is currently available for the greenest cars. If you have to drive into the Congestion Charge zone on a regular basis, the annual congestion charge can amount to over £2000 per year (£8 per day). Due to their low levels of regulated emissions, the greenest cars are eligible for 100% discounts under the current system. To be eligible the car must be listed on the current PowerShift Register. At present, these include the cleanest LPG and natural gas cars, and all hybrid-electric and battery-electric vehicles. Visit TfLs's website for details of current London Congestion Charge discounts.
STOP PRESS: The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has now officially scrapped plans for CO2 emissions-based Congestion Charging in Central London. See news article for details.
Useful websites and information
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VCA online calculator
To check the road tax band for particular models registered since 1st March 2001
http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/ved -
Direct.gov vehicle taxing
Government website for information about vehicle tax for older vehicles
http://direct.gov.uk/Motoring -
Transport for London: Congestion charging exemptions
TFl's website for information on congestion charging
http://www.cclondon.com/exemptions.shtml