Sadiq Khan's road charges risk pushing thousands of popular vehicles out of London. T he Congestion Charge is set to increase to £18 in January next year, with all car owners impacted.

The Labour Party London Mayor's hikes risk causing severe financial threats to thousands of drivers, with expenses potentially exceeding £1million annually. Changes to the Congestion Charge are set to take effect on January 2, 2026, representing a 20 per cent rise in fees for drivers.

The complete exemption currently enjoyed by electric vehicles will be slashed to just a 25 per cent discount. A London-based car club has calculated that these two measures alone will impose costs of approximately £878,000 over the subsequent five years.

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