epa12621682 A car passes a sign denoting the congestion charging area in London, Britain, 02 January 2026. Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in central London are having to pay the capital's congestion charge for the first time. The regular daily cost for non-electrified vehicles has also risen for the first time since 2020, from 15 to 18 British pounds. The congestion charge was introduced in 2003 and covers an area of central London; vehicle users must pay to enter. EPA/NEIL HALL
