Ultra Low Emission Zone - London
How does carwow’s ULEZ checker work?
carwow’s free ULEZ checker uses your vehicle’s registration to tell you if your vehicle is compliant and whether you’ll need to pay the ULEZ charge. Our tool also shows you London’s Congestion Charge zone so you can find out if you’ll need to pay an additional £15 daily charge to drive into certain areas of the capital.
Our map also includes information about London’s Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ) the expanding ULEZ (which comes into force in 2023). You can see where the boundaries of these zones lie on the map, and whether your vehicle is compliant. Non-compliant vehicles will need to pay additional charges when entering the CCZ.
What is the London ULEZ?
The London Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) was brought in as a way to reduce the number of high-polluting cars entering the capital, and it stretches as far as the North and South Circular roads. The ULEZ will expand on 29 August 2023, when it will cover almost all areas within the M25.
If your car isn’t ULEZ compliant, you’ll have to pay a fee to enter the ULEZ. It currently costs £12.50 for cars, motorcycles and vans, and £100 for larger vehicles such as trucks and coaches.
Is my car ULEZ compliant?
The Ultra-Low Emission Zone mainly targets older vehicles which pollute more. If you have a petrol engined car, it needs to meet Euro 4 emissions standards to be ULEZ compliant. Euro 4 was introduced on every car built from 2005 onwards.
The rules are much tougher on diesel models, as they need to meet Euro 6 emissions standards to be exempt from ULEZ charges. Euro 6 covers all diesel cars built after 2015.
Electric cars are also ULEZ exempt. If you’re looking to change your car for something ULEZ compliant, carwow can help. You can sell your old car, and get a great deal on a new car or browse our stock of used cars, all from the comfort of your home.