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Electric vehicle drivers to pay congestion charge in central London
Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) will have to pay congestion charges in central London early next year - a move described by the AA as a "backward" step.
From 2 January, the owners of electric cars will be charged £13.50 a day, while electric van and lorry drivers will pay £9. These are reductions of 25% and 50% respectively on the £18 which other motorists will have to pay from that date, a £3 increase on the current fee of £15.
At the moment, pure battery-powered EVs are eligible for a 100% discount on the congestion charge, which was first introduced in 2003. The charges are paid to drive into central London between 7am and 6pm on weekdays, and between noon and 6pm on weekends and bank holidays.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has insisted it is essential the scheme "stays fit for purpose.
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