How to save £24 per day driving in London

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Owners of older cars who drive in London on a daily basis can save up to £24 per day, or around £500 per month, by switching to a plug-in hybrid such as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

With the establishment of the new Ultra-Low Emissions Zone in central London, petrol cars that don’t meet Euro 4 standards (pre 2006) and diesel cars that don’t meet Euro 6 standards (pre 2015) face a daily charge of £12.50 in addition to the £11.50 daily congestion charge.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) is classed as an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle and therefore exempt from both the new ULEZ charges and the £11.50 congestion charge. Non plug-in hybrids, also known as “mild” or “self-charging” hybrids, are not classed as ULEVs and are therefore no longer exempt from the congestion charge.

Mitsubishi says regular London drivers should also be mindful of the fact that by October 2021 the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone is set to expand to include Greater London between the North and South Circular Roads incorporating areas such as Hammersmith, Southwark, Greenwich and Haringey.

The Outlander PHEV has an all-electric range of 28 miles which means it can be driven in pure electric mode in London’s ULEZ, contributing to a cleaner and quieter environment for those living in London. It’s official economy figures are impressive too with a possible 139mpg and CO2 emissions of just 46g/km.