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Work out what driving into London will cost on a given day — the London-wide ULEZ charge plus the central Congestion Charge, with electric-vehicle and resident discounts.
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The two charges are separate and add up. A non-compliant car driving into the central zone on a weekday pays both.
Driving into London can mean two separate charges that add up: the London-wide ULEZ if your vehicle doesn't meet the emissions standard, and the central Congestion Charge if you drive into the central zone during charging hours. This works out what a given day would cost.
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This assumes your vehicle does not meet the ULEZ standard. If it does, the ULEZ would be £0. Check your vehicle on TfL.
The electric-vehicle discounts apply only if you are signed up to TfL Auto Pay. The resident discount needs you to be registered as a resident of the charging zone.
Penalties for not paying
This is a helper. Transport for London is the authority on what you owe — check the official pages before you travel.
Source: Transport for London published rates — the £18 Congestion Charge that took effect 2 January 2026 and the £12.50 ULEZ charge re-checked July 2026 (tfl.gov.uk blocks automated checks, so the re-check used independent motoring press), checked 30 July 2026 (4 weeks ago).
£12.50 ULEZ + £18 to drive in
Central zone, Mon–Fri 7am–6pm. Electric vehicles and residents pay less.