London Ultra Low Emission Zone
Check whether your vehicle is charged in the London ULEZ, what you’d pay, and find compliant cars for sale nearby.
London's scheme is officially the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). It is separate from the London Congestion Charge, which applies to every vehicle regardless of emissions.
In operation since April 2019
Is your car compliant in the London ULEZ?
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London Ultra Low Emission Zone explained
The London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has been enforced since April 2019. Its charge area: All 32 boroughs of Greater London (the ULEZ was expanded on 29 August 2023 to cover the entire Greater London area). The zone operates 24/7 (every day of the year except Christmas Day).
Non-compliant cars pay £12.50/day to drive in the zone. In full: £12.50 per day for non-compliant cars, vans, motorcycles and minibuses. Non-compliant heavy vehicles (HGVs, buses, coaches) pay £100 per day under the separate London LEZ scheme. Vehicles that meet the standard (Petrol vehicles must meet Euro 4 and diesel vehicles Euro 6. Non-compliant cars, vans, minibuses pay ULEZ; larger vehicles must meet Euro VI or pay separate LEZ charges.) and all fully electric cars pay nothing.
To check whether your registration is charged, enter it in the free checker above — it shows your London verdict alongside every other UK Clean Air Zone and LEZ. If your vehicle isn't compliant, pay the daily charge via tfl.gov.uk by the official deadline to avoid a Penalty Charge Notice.
Daily charges
£12.50 per day for non-compliant cars, vans, motorcycles and minibuses. Non-compliant heavy vehicles (HGVs, buses, coaches) pay £100 per day under the separate London LEZ scheme.
Operating hours
24/7 (every day of the year except Christmas Day)
Emission standards
Petrol vehicles must meet Euro 4 and diesel vehicles Euro 6. Non-compliant cars, vans, minibuses pay ULEZ; larger vehicles must meet Euro VI or pay separate LEZ charges.
Penalties
£180 Penalty Charge (reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days) for not paying the required charge.
London Ultra Low Emission Zone boundary & area
All 32 boroughs of Greater London (the ULEZ was expanded on 29 August 2023 to cover the entire Greater London area).
Who is charged?
All non-compliant vehicles – including private cars – must pay a ULEZ charge to drive in Greater London.
Compliant in this zone
Cars for sale near London (ULEZ)
These cars meet this zone's emission rules — no daily charge to drive in.
No compliant cars within ~30 miles of London (ULEZ) right now.
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Iconic landmarks in the zone
- Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
- Tower Bridge
- Buckingham Palace
London Ultra Low Emission Zone map
The map below shows the London ULEZ charge area. For the legally definitive boundary, always cross-check the official source before you travel.
Other UK Clean Air Zones
Birmingham CAZ
£8/day for non-compliant cars.
Check zoneBristol CAZ
£9/day for non-compliant cars.
Check zoneAberdeen LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneDundee LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneEdinburgh LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneGlasgow LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneOxford ZEZ Pilot
£4/day — applies even to Euro-compliant petrol & diesel.
Check zoneBath CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneBradford CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zonePortsmouth CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneSheffield CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneTyneside CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneLondon Ultra Low Emission Zone FAQs
Is Heathrow Airport in the ULEZ?
Yes. Heathrow Airport is within the Greater London area and thus covered by the ULEZ (non-compliant vehicles traveling to Heathrow must pay the ULEZ charge).
Is Slough in the ULEZ?
No. Slough is outside of Greater London, so the ULEZ does not extend to cover Slough.
How do I check if my car is charged in the London Ultra Low Emission Zone?
Enter your registration into the TfL vehicle checker at tfl.gov.uk to see whether the London zone applies to your vehicle. The zone's minimum emission standards are: Petrol vehicles must meet Euro 4 and diesel vehicles Euro 6. Non-compliant cars, vans, minibuses pay ULEZ; larger vehicles must meet Euro VI or pay separate LEZ charges.
What happens if I drive in the London zone and don't pay?
£180 Penalty Charge (reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days) for not paying the required charge. Paying the daily charge on time avoids a Penalty Charge Notice.
Are any vehicles exempt from the London Ultra Low Emission Zone?
All non-compliant vehicles – including private cars – must pay a ULEZ charge to drive in Greater London. National exemptions typically cover historic (tax-exempt classic) vehicles and vehicles with a disabled tax class, and local exemption or support schemes vary — check the zone's official pages before travelling.
Which Euro emissions standard do I need for the London zone?
Petrol vehicles must meet Euro 4 and diesel vehicles Euro 6. Non-compliant cars, vans, minibuses pay ULEZ; larger vehicles must meet Euro VI or pay separate LEZ charges. As a rule of thumb, petrol cars registered from 2006 (Euro 4) and diesel cars registered from September 2015 (Euro 6) meet these standards.
Which used cars are compliant with the London zone?
Most petrol cars registered after 2006 (Euro 4) and diesel cars registered after September 2015 (Euro 6) are compliant. Motoring.Today checks ULEZ/CAZ compliance on every listing and shows London-compliant cars in stock on this page.
Are private cars charged in the London zone?
Yes — private cars that don't meet the zone's emission standards pay the daily charge in London. Current charges: £12.50 per day for non-compliant cars, vans, motorcycles and minibuses. Non-compliant heavy vehicles (HGVs, buses, coaches) pay £100 per day under the separate London LEZ scheme.
When does the London Ultra Low Emission Zone operate?
The London zone operates 24/7 (every day of the year except Christmas Day).
Is the London Ultra Low Emission Zone a congestion charge?
No — a congestion charge applies to any vehicle driving in an area, regardless of emissions. The London Ultra Low Emission Zone only charges vehicles that don't meet the zone's emission standard (Petrol vehicles must meet Euro 4 and diesel vehicles Euro 6. Non-compliant cars, vans, minibuses pay ULEZ; larger vehicles must meet Euro VI or pay separate LEZ charges.) — compliant and zero-emission vehicles enter free.
Where can I see a map of the London zone boundary?
The London zone covers: All 32 boroughs of Greater London (the ULEZ was expanded on 29 August 2023 to cover the entire Greater London area). — see the map above for the exact boundary.