London CCZ Checker

London Congestion Charge Exemptions 2025

Updated 1 March 2025

Not everyone who drives in the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ) pays the charge. A number of exemptions and discounts apply. Here is the complete, up-to-date list for 2025.

Fully exempt vehicles (no charge applies)

  • Motorcycles and mopeds — All powered two-wheelers are fully exempt. No registration required.
  • Military vehicles — Vehicles operated by the armed forces.
  • Emergency services — Police, fire, ambulance and other licensed emergency vehicles.
  • NHS Patient Transport — Licensed NHS patient transport vehicles.
  • Disabled Tax Class vehicles — Vehicles registered in the Disabled tax class with DVLA (blue badge alone is not sufficient).
  • Licensed taxis (black cabs) — All licensed London taxis are fully exempt.

90% discount (residents)

Residents who live within the CCZ boundary can apply for a 90% discount, paying only £1.50 per day. You must register your vehicle with TfL and provide proof of residency.

The residential discount is only available to those who live inside the zone, not nearby.

Electric vehicle exemption — important update

From 25 December 2025, pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will no longer be automatically exempt from the Congestion Charge. TfL removed the electric vehicle exemption in 2021.

As of 2025, there is no general EV exemption. Electric vehicles are subject to the standard £15.00 daily charge, the same as petrol and diesel vehicles.

However, electric vehicles are exempt from the ULEZ charge, which is a separate scheme.

Private hire vehicles (PHVs/Ubers)

Licensed private hire vehicles are not exempt. Drivers of Uber, Bolt, and other PHV operators must pay the congestion charge if they operate within the zone during charge hours.

Motorcycles — confirmed exempt

All motorcycles and mopeds are exempt from the Congestion Charge. There is no registration requirement and no paperwork. You simply ride through the zone without charge.

Note: Motorcycles are subject to ULEZ if they do not meet Euro 3 emission standards.

How to apply for an exemption or discount

Exemptions and discounts must be registered with TfL before they take effect. Visit tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge/discounts-and-exemptions to register your vehicle.

You cannot claim a refund retrospectively if you forgot to register.