UK Rejects Special Privileges for Electric Vehicles: Mileage Tax and Congestion Charges Set to Be Introduced
2025-11-14 / Read about 0 minute
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In 2025, the UK is poised to make substantial modifications to its policies regarding new - energy vehicles. On the one hand, it will re - launch a £650 million subsidy scheme. On the other hand, it has declared that, commencing January 2, 2026, London will become the first city to levy a congestion charge on electric vehicles. The daily charge will be £13.5 for pure electric sedans and £9 for electric vans. Previously, all electric vehicles enjoyed an exemption from this charge. The Mayor of London emphasized that, without policy adjustments, it is anticipated that starting from 2026, around 2,200 more vehicles will enter the congestion - charging zone each day. At present, electric vehicles account for 20% of the vehicles in this area. Last year, traffic congestion inflicted economic losses amounting to £3.85 billion on London's businesses.