Are Electric Vehicles Exempt From The Ulez Charges?

[ulezcheck]

Yes, electric vehicles (EVs) are generally exempt from the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charges. The ULEZ was introduced in certain cities to reduce air pollution and improve air quality by charging vehicles that do not meet specific emission standards. However, EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions and are considered environmentally friendly, so they are exempt from the ULEZ charges.

This exemption applies to all fully electric vehicles, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with a minimum zero-emission range. As long as your EV meets the necessary criteria, you will not be required to pay the ULEZ charges when driving within the designated ULEZ area.

It's important to note that this exemption may vary depending on the specific regulations and policies implemented in different cities or regions. Therefore, it is advisable to check the official ULEZ guidelines and regulations specific to your location to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.

In addition to the ULEZ exemption, there may be other benefits associated with owning an electric vehicle. These benefits can include lower road tax, reduced or free parking in certain areas, access to dedicated EV charging infrastructure, and potential government incentives or grants for purchasing an electric vehicle.

Overall, electric vehicles offer a sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solution while enjoying exemption from ULEZ charges, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment.

[brainiac]

You seem to have provided a comprehensive reply to your own question

[Hopkirk]

Thanks Ulez. I had no Idea.

[jno]

there are people living in caves in the Midlands who don't know about it, so AB's countrywide reach should ensure that the news is spread

[youngmafbog]

How's it going Citizen Khan?

[smurfchops]

Let’s hope that awful weasel Mayor loses his case. I don’t want to buy another car, I like mine but it doesn’t ‘comply’.

[Old_Geezer]

Care little about that. Just need to know when this idiotic idea is hit on the head, the zones removed, and those responsible compensates all for the cost.

[Atheist]

Polluting vehicles cause a lot of damage to people's health. Should there be compensation for those people? Secondary smoking is not acceptable and neither should be secondary breathing of exhaust fumes.

[Old_Geezer]

Choose to work in a polluted area, that's your choice. You must have decided it was worth it. Transport creates a degree of pollution. Accept reasonable levels or move to the country. The pollution level has been being tackled for some time, no point now in bullying folk for normal behaviour, presumably for the kick out of doing so.

[Atheist]

OG: you're presuming a lot. I didn't choose to work in a polluted area. I don't bully people, and I don't get a kick out of bullying.
People actually live in areas of disgusting pollution, the sort that makes your eyes sting and makes you cough - try visiting residential areas on the South Circular. I don't know if you're familiar with London nowadays, but its roads, even in the suburbs, are above 'acceptable' pollution levels.

[douglas9401]

Electric car owners can give themselves a big cuddle as they wait for a charge to cover particles of tyres flying off and incommoding passers-by.

Coming to the mind of a clowncillor near you.

[DTCwordfan]

Don't forget their extra weight and the effect that has on road surfaces as to potholes and cracks.

Bring on the Porsche/siemens project in Chile, now started up....that to me is one huge step forward and keeps the existing car park and facilities/jobs going and avoids wasting all that pollution that was spent in building the network, yet providing a huge CO2 sink....

[Old_Geezer]

I don't see how I'm presuming anything. People still opt to live there.

If you were the bullying type I'd expect you to be in power relishing your putting in of these terrible impositions on the public.

The way to solve pollution is not to wave a stick at citizens and demand money, that's somewhat akin to what Dick Turpin did; it's bringing in ways to make vehicles cleaner, and that's been going on for ages.