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ULEZ checker: is my car ULEZ compliant?

Enter your registration to see how your vehicle is recorded, then check any London address. Compliant vehicles don’t pay the £12.50 daily ULEZ charge.

Petrol cars need to meet Euro 4 and diesel cars Euro 6. That’s most petrol cars registered from 2006 and most diesels registered from September 2015. Electric cars are always compliant.

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What cars are ULEZ compliant?

ULEZ compliance depends on your vehicle’s Euro emissions standard, not its age as such. The standard is recorded against the vehicle when it’s type-approved, and is sometimes shown on the V5C logbook.

VehicleStandard neededUsually registered from
Petrol carEuro 42006 (some from 2001)
Diesel carEuro 6September 2015
Petrol van (up to 3.5t)Euro 42006
Diesel van (up to 3.5t)Euro 6September 2016
MotorcycleEuro 3July 2007
Electric car or van—Always compliant

Is a Euro 5 car ULEZ compliant?

It depends on the fuel. A Euro 5 petrol car is compliant (it exceeds the Euro 4 requirement). A Euro 5 diesel is not — diesels must be Euro 6. This catches out a lot of drivers of 2011–2015 diesels.

Are hybrid cars ULEZ compliant?

Hybrids are judged on the standard of their engine, the same as any petrol or diesel car. Most petrol hybrids are compliant.

What if the checker says my car is charged?

You’ll pay £12.50 for each day you drive in the ULEZ. If you only go into London occasionally, the risk is forgetting to pay afterwards — see how long you have to pay and what to do if you forgot to pay the ULEZ.

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EveryDrive notices when you drive into a charging zone or through a toll crossing, even with the app closed, tells you whether your vehicle is charged, and reminds you before the payment deadline.

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AB12 CDE at London Ultra Low Emission Zone, yesterday, is still unpaid.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check if my car is ULEZ compliant?

Enter your registration in a ULEZ checker. It looks up your vehicle’s fuel type and Euro emissions standard: petrol needs Euro 4 and diesel needs Euro 6.

Is a Euro 5 diesel ULEZ compliant?

No. Diesel cars must meet Euro 6. A Euro 5 diesel pays the £12.50 daily charge.

Is a Euro 4 petrol car ULEZ compliant?

Yes. Euro 4 is the minimum standard for petrol cars, so Euro 4, 5 and 6 petrol cars are compliant.

Are all cars after 2006 ULEZ compliant?

Most petrol cars registered from 2006 are, but diesel cars generally need to be registered from September 2015 (Euro 6). Always check the specific vehicle.

Are electric cars ULEZ exempt?

Yes. Fully electric vehicles meet the ULEZ standards and don’t pay the ULEZ charge (they may still pay the Congestion Charge).

Charge details last updated 28 September 2026. Charges and rules can change — always confirm on the official scheme website before you pay. EveryDrive is not affiliated with any scheme operator.