Which vehicles are congestion charge exempt

no congestion chargeHere you can find a list of all vehicles that are congestion-charge exempt. The London congestion charge operates between 07:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday. Click here to find out if your car, trike, tow-truck or minibus qualifies for a 100% discount and how to register


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Tesla RHD Roadster S


The Tesla Roadster accelerates faster than supercars that cost twice as much, yet it produces zero tailpipe emissions and is twice as energy efficient as leading hybrids. Rooted in Silicon Valley tradition, the Roadster is controlled by state-of-the-art vehicle... more
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Tante Paula i-scoot


After impressing Eddie Irvine and then beating the Tesla sports cars (by hopping on a train) in the 2010 Eco-Rally, the plucky little scooter is back for the 2012 Eco-Rally! The Maximilian II weighs only 43kg and employs a lead-gel battery to store 505Watt-hours of... more
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Renault Twizy


The Renault Twizy delivers all the fundamentals associated with a car, namely four wheels, a steering wheel and pedals, plus an enveloping body for two occupants sitting in tandem, one behind the other. The ultra-compact footprint of the electric Renault Twizy is... more
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TfL Barclays Cycle Hire


Barclays Cycle Hire is a public bicycle sharing scheme for short journeys in and around central London. Users can pick up a bicycle and drop it off at any docking station, ready for the next person - reducing the growing gap between public transport capacity and... more
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Vauxhall Ampera


Westminster City Council has partnered with Zipcar to give members access to shared cars parked across the city. Each Westminster Car Club vehicle aims to remove 15-20 privately-owned vehicles from the road, meaning less emissions and less parked cars. Member benefits... more
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Peugeot 3008 Crossover HYbrid4


The Peugeot 3008 Crossover, with HYbrid4 technology, is the first diesel-electric ‘Full Hybrid’ production car in the world. Peugeot believe the combination of a powerful yet fuel efficient diesel engine and electric motor is the optimal combination for a hybrid... more
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Vauxhall Ampera


The new Vauxhall Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle (EREV) that is already in use by several police forces around the world. Free of the usual restrictions of batteries, it offers lively electric performance and a range of up to 360 miles. more
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ZERO S ZF9


The Oxford to London Eco-Rally will act as the UK debut of the entirely revamped 2012 Zero S. It is the first mass production electric motorcycle ever to achieve over 100 miles range on the EPA UDDS. more
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Peugeot 208 Active 1.4-litre e-HDi FAP Stop & Start EGC


Peugeot’s designers started with three words to define the new 208: ”agile, sensuous and athletic”. Architectural regeneration and efficiency was a key target for the 208 and the Active HDi 70 has a diesel engine which utilises micro-hybrid technology, aerodynamics and... more
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Mia U


The fully-electric Mia U (urban transporter) van is short and nimble on the outside but incredibly spacious inside with 1,500 litres cargo volume and 350 kg payload. The central driving position and sliding doors facilitate getting in and out of ether side easily,... more
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Mia C


The fully-electric Mia is short and nimble on the outside but incredibly spacious inside for three or four people depending on the model. Like a McLaren F1 supercar, the driver sits centrally giving the passengers an enormous space to stretch their legs. The Mia’s... more
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ZERO DS ZF9


The 2012 Oxford to London Eco-Rally will act as the UK debut of the entirely revamped Zero DS. Zero Motorcycles are confident that the new 2012 Zero DS will strengthen its reputation as the world’s most versatile electric motorcycle. DS stands for ‘Dual Sport’ -... more
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Rieju MIUS


In late 2010, the Mayor of Barcelona announced his vision for the city centre to become CO2 and emissions free within four years. A joint project was formed under Cluster Moto with support from the Catalan administration and in collaboration with Barca University. more
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Ford Focus ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi


The new Focus ECOnetic establishes a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class. A host of advanced technologies - including active aerodynamics auto-start-stop & smart regenerative charging - make it more fuel efficient than any other... more
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Ford Focus Electric


The fuel-free Ford Focus has a target range of 100 miles, can be charged in just three to four hours when connected to an appropriate charging facility and is powered by a 23kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It will be on sale in the UK in 2013. more
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Vauxhall Ampera


The new Vauxhall Ampera is the UK’s first extended range electric vehicle (EREV) which can be plugged in to charge, but crucially it also uses a 1.4L petrol generator to keep the batteries charged on the go. Free of the usual restrictions of batteries, it offers lively... more
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Caetano & National Express Levante (Euro 5 compliant)


At 30g CO2 per passenger kilometre the express coach is the most carbon efficient form of motorised transport resulting in less than a quarter of the emissions per passenger than equivalent journey by car. Average number of people in a car is just 1.58, compared to 32... more
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Ford Transit Connect Kombi Electric


Two Transit Connect Electric vans (with passengers) have successfully completed the 75-mile route from Oxford to London in a convoy of electric, hybrid and low-emission vehicles, as part of the 2011 Bridgestone Eco Rally. more
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Tante Paula i-scoot


A year after beating the Teslas in the 2010 Brighton to London Bridgestone Eco-Rally, the i-Scoot returns for another 'hybrid' trip: this time it's scoot-coach-scoot. more
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Mitsubishi iMiEV


The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has four seats, zero tailpipe-emissions, qualifies for free road tax, no Congestion Charge in London, free parking in some boroughs, and zero benefit-in-kind company car tax – adding up to potential savings of thousands of pounds a year. more
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Alexander Dennis Enviro Hybrid


The 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally convoy includes a Stagecoach double-decker bus with cutting-edge electric hybrid technology. The hybrids are smoother for passengers, quieter for pedestrians and emit ~30% less carbon, particulates and NOx than a standard vehicle. They... more
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Vectrix Maxi scooter


2009 Vectrix Electric scooter with 'Traffic Corps' Police Livery Electric Scooter. Only 250 demo miles. All lights and sirens with extra battery, crash bars, manuals, twin helmet GIVI topbox. Ready to go! The Vectrix has a reverse gear and regenerative braking. Buy Now... more
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Citroen / Nicholson Mclaren Nemo


Citroën’s diesel-powered sub compact van, the Nemo, is converted to battery power by Nicholson McLaren Engines, using a drivetrain — which includes regenerative braking — developed by the Electric Vehicles Company of Guernsey. Retaining the original van’s 2.5cu m of... more
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Peugeot electric-assist bicycle


Peugeot teamed up with Ultra Motor on the development of its first electrically-assisted bicycle, now available through its European dealership network and Mu by Peugeot mobility service. more
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Kudos Various


At one time electric bicycles were perceived as an alternative to a conventional bike for the elderly, but the purpose and reasons for ownership have changed considerably in recent years. Most e-bike customers, young or old, super fit or otherwise, are looking for a... more
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Kudos Duke


A retro-style men's bike with contemporary electric-assist technology. Late for a lecture or delivering a brief, this bike will accelerate surprisingly rapidly and overtake traffic in style. The specification has intentionally been kept simple yet robust. The... more
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Peugeot iOn


The 100% electric iOn will weave effortlessly though the London traffic as it makes its way to the Bridgestone Eco-Rally finish line on The Mall. It can be hired through the Mu by Peugeot mobility service or an “all-inclusive” four year, 40,000 mile lease contract... more
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Kudos Duchess


Pretty & practical. Just right for the trip to town, to change a library book or meet for coffee. The Duchess is a classic ladies cycle with an electric-assist motor and 3-speed gearing for easy gear changes, even when stationary. The matching chain and wheel... more
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Nissan LEAF


The Nissan LEAF has broken new ground by becomng the first 100% electric vehicle to win the prestigious World Car of the Year Award.  It is the world's first affordable mass-market, all-electric vehicle for the global market and has also been voted European Car of... more
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Vectrix Maxi scooter


The Vectrix electric maxi-class scooter is The AA's choice for providing motorcycle assistance in London. Capable of over 60 mph (97 km/h), with maximum torque available immediately - a much-loved characteristic of electric motors. It has 90% less moving parts than a... more

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