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Khan urged to rethink plan to scrap C-charge EV exemption

Deniz Huseyin
13 November 2025
 

London Mayor Sadiq Khan should reconsider his plan to end the full exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) from the Congestion Charge, President of the AA Edmund King has stated.

The Cleaner Vehicle Discount (CVD), which means EV drivers do not have to pay to enter the charge zone, is due to end on 1 January 2026. Drivers of fully electric plug-in cars will have to pay £13.50, a 25% discount to the new £18 full rate, while EV van drivers will have to pay a £9 daily charge.

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