Proposal B: Changes to create a new Cleaner Vehicle Discount

The current 100% Cleaner Vehicle Discount applies to all electric vehicles and is due to end on 25 December 2025.

The volume of electric vehicles seen in the zone means a continued 100% discount would lead to worsening traffic and congestion. However, in order to continue to support further adoption of electric vehicles we are proposing the introduction of a new Cleaner Vehicle Discount.

This will provide long-term support for the cleanest vehicles, recognising their contribution to reducing poor air quality and cutting carbon emissions, while ensuring their numbers do not significantly contribute to increased traffic and congestion in the CCZ.

Higher discounts would be available for those vehicle types which, overall, customers may find more difficult to switch to electric and require further support to make the switch.

Two phases of changes are proposed, with discounts halving in 2030 as the eligible vehicle numbers are expected to increase over time.

From 2 January 2026:

• 50% discount for electric vans, Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), light quadricycles and heavy quadricycles registered for Auto Pay
  
  
• 25% discount for electric cars registered for Auto Pay

From 4 March 2030:

• 25% discount for electric vans, HGVs, light quadricycles and heavy quadricycles registered for Auto Pay

• 12.5% discount for electric cars registered for Auto Pay
  
  

We also propose the discount is applied automatically to vehicles based on Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) data. This will be a benefit for eligible customers as it will no longer be necessary to register for the Cleaner Vehicle Discount (or pay a registration fee).

We are also proposing that payment of the discounted charge is made by Auto Pay only. This means a vehicle must be registered for an Auto Pay account in order to benefit from the CVD.

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