ULEZ 2025 Expansion- Full Map of Affected UK Zones & How To Check Your Vehicle

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), originally focused on reducing emissions in central London, continues to expand in 2025.

While Greater London remains the centre of attention, several Clean Air Zones (CAZ) and Low Emission Zones (LEZ) across the UK are also enforcing stricter standards. This article covers:

The full map of ULEZ–expansion zones

Daily charges and fines

How to check if your vehicle complies

Stats, compliance figures, and scrappage schemes

What Is Covered in 2025?

London’s ULEZ Boundary

Since August 29, 2023, ULEZ now covers all of Greater London, stretching from Enfield (north) to Croydon (south) and Ra‑inham (east) to Uxbridge (west)
It operates 24/7, every day of the year except Christmas Day

Key UK CAZ and LEZ Zones

Other cities have implemented Clean Air Zones and Low Emission Zones with varying rules:

Birmingham CAZ: Charges £8/day for non-compliant cars/vans; £50/day for HGVs/buses
Glasgow: LEZ now in effect, fines non-compliant vehicles £60 with no option to pay a daily charge; Euro 3 petrol and Euro 5 diesel are disallowed
Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee: LEZ enforcement requiring Euro 6 for compliance from mid‑2025
Oxford ZEZ: Non-electric vehicles incur £2–10/day within city centre; fees expected to double in August 2025

Daily Charges & Penalties

Zone Type	Vehicle Types	Daily Charge	Penalty for Non‑Payment
London ULEZ (petrol/diesel/cars)	Petrol < Euro 4; Diesel < Euro 6	£12.50	£180 (or £90 if paid ≤14 days)
London ULEZ (HGVs/buses/coaches)	Heavy vehicles not meeting Euro 6	£100	Higher enforcement fines
Birmingham CAZ	Non-compliant cars/vans	£8	Enforcement fines apply
Birmingham CAZ	HGVs, buses, coaches	£50	—
Glasgow LEZ	Non-compliant vehicles	None (only fines) £60	£60 fine per entry
Edinburgh/Aberdeen/Dundee LEZ	< Euro 6 vehicles after grace period	None (only fines)	Enforced by £xx, varies
Oxford ZEZ	Non-electric vehicles in centre	£2–10 (2025‑2024)	Increased from August 2025

How to Check Vehicle Compliance

Emission Standards to Know
- Petrol cars: Must meet Euro 4 (typically registered after Jan 2006).
- Diesel vehicles: Must meet Euro 6 (registered after Sept 2015)
- Motorbikes: Require Euro 3 or newer
- Electric and Hybrid: Fully electric vehicles are exempt in London ULEZ; hybrids may be exempt if compliant with Euro standards
Use Online Tools & Documents
- Check your V5C logbook (section D.2 will list Euro emissions grade).
- Use TfL’s online checker (enter your license plate)
- For non-London zones, check local authority Clean Air Zone registries or signage.
Vehicle Purchases
- When purchasing a used vehicle from 2025 onwards, ensure the seller confirms Euro 4/6 compliance depending on fuel type.

Impact & Compliance Stats

London: ULEZ compliance reached 96–97% of entering vehicles .
Outer London: Reporting a sharp drop in NO₂ — nearly 14% reduction after extension
Glasgow licences: Initial enforcement saw immediate drop in non-compliant entries
Birmingham CAZ: Reported a 7–13% reduction in NO₂ within months of launch

Support & Scrappage Schemes

London ULEZ Scrappage Scheme: Offers up to £2,000 to replace older vehicles
Residents’ Discounts: In London, eligible Greater London residents receive up to 90% off
Other local incentives may apply—check with city councils for financial support programs for upgrading vehicles.

2025 Map: ULEZ & CAZ Expansion

Visualise it this way:

London: Covers every borough of Greater London.
Birmingham: Covers inside Middleway A4540 ring road.
Glasgow: Central LEZ, enforced with strict fines.
Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee: LEZ now Euro 6–only as of mid-2025.
Oxford: City centre ZEZ in effect, expanded to cover nine streets.

The ULEZ 2025 expansion firmly positions emission-based regulations at the forefront of UK urban driving policy.

Greater London now enforces charges on all non‑compliant vehicles, while cities like Birmingham, Glasgow, and others follow suit. Use online checks and scrappage incentives to ensure compliance and avoid hefty daily charges.

FAQs

Is my electric car exempt from ULEZ in 2025?

Yes. Fully electric vehicles remain exempt from ULEZ charges in Greater London indefinitely, and they continue to be exempt from all CAZ/LEZ charges

Do older vehicles get fined immediately?

Yes. Any non‑compliant vehicle entering London ULEZ gets charged £12.50/day or fined £180 (reduced to £90 within 14 days)

Will ULEZ standards tighten to Euro 7 in July 2025?

No. TfL confirmed there will be no immediate change to ULEZ emissions thresholds; they remain at Euro 4 for petrol and Euro 6 for diesel