London Congestion Charge

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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: London Mayor, Boris Johnson, has proposed to replace the Congestion Charge's 'Alternative Fuel Discount' with a 'Greener Vehicle Discount'. If accepted, the Greener Vehicle Discount (GFD) would provide a 100% discount for cars that emit 100 gCO2/km or less and meet the Euro V standard for air quality. See news article for details.