London congestion charge to rise 20% and apply to electric vehicles

Electric cars will get a 25% discount and electric vans and HGVs 50% in changes to be introduced in JanuaryLondon's congestion charge will rise by 20% in January from ?15 to ?18 and electric vehicle drivers will be liable to pay to enter the heart of the capital for the first time.EVs will no longer be exempt from the levy, Transport for London said, but will pay a lower rate. Electric car drivers will get a 25% discount, paying ?13.50 a day, while electric vans and HGVs will pay ?9 - 50% of the full charge. Continue reading...