If your van goes into London, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) decides whether it costs you £12.50 every day it does. Here’s how it works for vans, what a non-compliant van costs, and how to check yours.
The ULEZ for vans at a glance
- Where: every London borough (it doesn’t include the M25).
- When: 24 hours a day, every day of the year except Christmas Day.
- The charge: £12.50 a day for vans up to 3.5 tonnes that don’t meet the standard.
- The standard: Euro 6 for diesel, Euro 4 for petrol. Fully electric vans meet it.
Checked on tfl.gov.uk on 7 October 2026.
Does my van meet the standard?
Transport for London says diesel vans sold from September 2016 should meet Euro 6, and petrol vans registered from January 2006 should meet Euro 4. Older vans can still comply, and some newer ones don’t, so check yours by its registration on the TfL vehicle checker. Heavier vehicles have their own rules under London’s Low Emission Zone.
What does a non-compliant van cost?
If your business takes a non-compliant van into the zone five days a week, that’s £62.50 a week and £3,250 a year, for every van.
| Vans | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £12.50 | £62.50 | £270.83 | £3,250 |
| 5 | £62.50 | £312.50 | £1,354.17 | £16,250 |
| 10 | £125 | £625 | £2,708.33 | £32,500 |
The Congestion Charge is separate
The Congestion Charge covers central London only: £18 a day if you pay in advance or on the day, or £21 if you pay by midnight on the third day after you travel. It applies 7am to 6pm on weekdays and 12pm to 6pm at weekends and on bank holidays, with no charge between Christmas Day and the New Year’s Day bank holiday. A non-compliant van in central London can pay both. Details on tfl.gov.uk.
Outside London
Several cities run Clean Air Zones in England, and Low Emission Zones in Scotland, each with its own rules and charges for older vans. Check any van by its registration on GOV.UK.
ULEZ compliant fridge vans
Every advert shows whether the van is ULEZ compliant, new and used, chiller and freezer. If you drive into London every day, a fully electric van also avoids the charge: see our electric fridge vans. Thinking of changing an older van? We take part exchanges, and finance is available from a £500 +VAT deposit, subject to status.
Not sure about your van? Call us on 01444 245555 for ULEZ advice. Delivery is free anywhere in the UK, including London.
