On 8 April 2019, the first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) comes into effect in the same area as central London’s existing Congestion Charge Zone. Cars, vans and other vehicles coming into the zone need to meet stringent emission standards or pay a daily charge of £12.50. From 25 October 2021, the area will expand to the inner London area bounded by the North and South Circular roads. Birmingham follows suit with plans for their own Clean Air Zone (CAZ) from 2020. Is it time for an EV?
Whether the ULEZ affects you, depends on the Euro Emissions Standard of your car. However, exemptions will apply*. Generally speaking, Petrol Euro4+ vehicles from about 2005 and Diesel Euro6+ from about Sept 2015 will be compliant.
If your vehicle doesn’t meet the standards, you will have to pay a daily charge of £12.50 for entering the zone, this being in addition to the congestion charge**. Unlike the congestion charge, the ULEZ will be in operation 7 days a week, 24 hrs a day, all year round. So it might be worth considering your options.
The Nissan LEAF and e-NV200 are exempt from ULEZ charge and the Congestion charge too. That won’t surprise Nissan Electric Vehicle owners, they’re used to the many benefits that emission-free driving bring - lower running costs and cheaper maintenance – as well contributing to a cleaner city. NISSAN Electric Vehicle owners - they’re used to being pioneers.
General cases for cars and vans*
*charges differs for special vehicles, discount and exemption applies. Please refer to TFL website for full details.
**Cleaner Vehicle Discount applies to vehicles that must:
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¹ For further exemptions, please visit: www.tfl.gov.uk
² For full ULEZ vehicle checker details visit https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/vrm-checker-ulez
³ Source AAA, cumulative Nissan LEAF registrations over the year 2018 in the EU, Norway and Iceland
⁴ Government applied Plug-in Car Grant (referred to as ‘Government Incentive’) will pay 35% of the purchase price, up to a maximum of £3,000 for e-NV200 Combi vehicles and 20% of the purchase price, up to a maximum of £8,000 for the e-NV200 Van. The amount of the grant will be automatically deducted from the price of the car at the time of purchase. For further details about our e-NV200 Combi incentives please visit our incentives page here.
⁵ For full Scrappage details visit https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/scrappage-scheme
