London congestion charge to rise 20% and apply to EV for first time
London's congestion charge increases 20% to £18 in January; electric vehicles will pay reduced fees (25% cars, 50% vans/HGVs) and residents' discounts change.
EV congestion charge 'will increase minicab fares'
London will require electric vehicles to pay the congestion charge, likely increasing minicab fares and reducing incentives to switch from petrol and diesel.
