Live shot from London Bridge as the Congestion Charge in London goes up today, from £15 to £18. Electric vehicles, which had previously been exempt from the charge, will have to pay but receive a discount if registered for Auto Pay. | MyLondon

What Congestion Charge changes will we see and when? 🗓️ From 2 January 2026, updates to the Congestion Charge will take effect. The daily charge will increase from £15 to £18 - the first change since 2020 and still below inflation. A new tiered electric vehicle discount on the full daily Congestion Charge will begin for Auto Pay users: 50% off for electric vans, Heavy Goods Vehicles and quadricycles (pay £9). 25% off for electric cars (pay £13.50). These updates will help manage congestion in c