Is Your Vehicle ULEZ Friendly?

Thinking about driving in London? If so, you probably want to know if your car is liable for ULEZ charges – please read on to learn more about ULEZ and how it might affect you.

What is ULEZ? The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24/7, 365 days a year, except Christmas Day. It was introduced in March 2015 by the then Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, with the intention of improving air quality in the capital. It formally launched in April 2019. ULEZ is one of the world’s most ambitious efforts to combat urban air pollution, now covering 932 square miles, making it the largest urban anti-pollution zone globally. Its aim has always been to remove the most polluting vehicles from London's roads, thus benefiting nine million residents. A £160 million scrappage and retrofit scheme supports Londoners in transitioning to cleaner vehicles, with over £121 million committed to date. This initiative has already resulted in more than 37,200 successful grant applications, aiding in the removal of older, polluting vehicles from London's roads. ULEZ uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to enforce compliance, with the aim of halving nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM10) emissions from vehicle exhausts in the capital. Vehicles travelling within the zone are required to meet strict emissions standards or pay a daily charge. Since its 29 August 2023 expansion, ULEZ has proven highly effective. According to a recent report, 95% of vehicles driving in London now comply with ULEZ emissions standards, a significant increase from 39% compliance city-wide in February 2017. Indeed, the expansion has led to a reduction of 77,000 older, more polluting vehicles, representing a 45% decrease compared to June 2023. The compliance rate in outer London jumped by 10 percentage points since the ULEZ consultation began, with 95% of vehicles now meeting emissions standards. This increase is particularly notable, as compliance rose from 90.9% in June 2023 to 95.2% in September 2023, immediately following the ULEZ expansion.

What areas are affected by ULEZ? When initially instigated, ULEZ affected areas within the North and South Circular Roads in London – but it was expanded on 29 August 2023 to encompass a broader area. This means that ULEZ now operates across all 32 London boroughs, its reach extending almost as far as the M25.

What Are The ULEZ Charges? Vehicles that do not meet the required Euro 4 (petrol) or Euro 6 (diesel) standards must pay a daily fee:
● £12.50 per day for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and vans (up to and including 3,500 kg).
● £100 per day for heavier vehicles, such as lorries (more than 3,500 kg), buses and coaches (in excess of 5,000 kg). View Charges

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Browse our ULEZ compliant vehicles Looking for the latest ULEZ friendly vehicles? We have plenty of top Audi, Honda and Volkswagen choices. View New Cars

Low emission stock At Drift Bridge, we stock a wide range of Approved Used vehicles produced by Audi, Honda and Volkswagen. We also feature high-quality pre-owned models made by non-franchised brands. If you’re looking for a low or zero-emission pre-loved car, we have numerous outstanding options. For instance, all of our 100% electric and plug-in hybrid cars are ULEZ compliant – and many of our hybrid, petrol and diesel models are too.

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Nissan LEAF 110kW Tekna 40kWh 5dr Auto

Registered 2020

Transmission Automatic

Mileage 31,391 miles

Fuel Type Electric

£9,990

Mazda 2 1.5 115 GT Sport Nav+ 5dr

Registered 2019

Transmission Manual

Mileage 22,742 miles

Fuel Type Petrol

£10,990

Kia Picanto 1.0 X-Line 5dr Auto

Registered 2021

Transmission Automatic

Mileage 32,354 miles

Fuel Type Petrol

£11,490

Honda Civic 1.0 VTEC TURBO SR 5-Door

Registered 2019

Transmission Manual

Mileage 34,161 miles

Fuel Type Petrol

£12,950

Mazda 2 1.5 Skyactiv G GT Sport Nav 5dr

Registered 2021

Transmission Manual

Mileage 21,732 miles

Fuel Type Petrol

£12,990

Renault KADJAR 1.3 TCE GT Line 5dr

Registered 2019

Transmission Manual

Mileage 31,316 miles

Fuel Type Petrol

£12,990

Mazda MX-30 107kW GT Sport Tech 35.5kWh 5dr Auto

Registered 2022

Transmission Automatic

Mileage 29,015 miles

Fuel Type Electric

£12,990

Audi A1 Sport 30 TFSI 116 PS 6-speed

Registered 2018

Transmission Manual

Mileage 35,883 miles

Fuel Type Petrol

£13,890

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Was £14,990

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