At Gates Ford, our dealerships are located across Essex, Hertfordshire and London - many within close proximity to London's Ultra Low Emission Zone. We therefore understand that many of our customers will need to ensure that their vehicle is fully compliant with the latest ULEZ standards. As such, we have a wide range of New Ford Cars and Commercial Vehicles that will tick all of the boxes - from Mild Hybrid Cars such as the Ford Puma, Plug-In Hybrid Cars and Vans including the Ford Kuga and Transit Custom, through to 100% Electric Vehicles like the New All-Electric Explorer and Capri! Click the links below to browse our latest offers.
Here, we’ve answered some of the most common queries, but if you’d like more information, don’t hesitate to contact your local Gates dealership.
You’ll be exempt from ULEZ charges if you drive one of the following:
Absolutely, yes. You can find out more about the range of Ford Hybrid and Electric Vehicles available at Gates by clicking here.
You can check to see if your Car or Van is ULEZ compliant by entering your details on the following vehicle checker on the Transport For London (TFL) website: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/.
All Gates dealerships across Essex, Hertfordshire and Greater London stock a large selection of Ford Vehicles that meet the required standards. So you can be assured that, when entering ULEZ areas, you won't incur the daily charge of £12.50.
Whether you are looking for a New Ford Car or New Ford Van, we can help you to source the right vehicle for you. Our dealerships also stock Gates Approved Used Cars and Vans that are ULEZ compliant.
The best way to avoid paying the low emission charge is by driving a vehicle that is ULEZ-compliant, and meets the emission standards. A pure-electric car or a Hybrid Vehicle would be ideal solutions.
Up until 2023, if you did not need to visit London itself, you could bypass it by travelling on the North Circular or South Circular as neither were included within the ULEZ area. However, since the ULEZ expansion which came into effect on 29 August 2023, this is no longer possible as all London boroughs are now part of the ULEZ zone.
If you’re not exempt, you’ll need to pay by midnight on the third day following your most recent journey. If you fail to pay on time, you may receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), which could be as much as £270.
Yes, there are some discounts and exemptions, full details can be found by visiting: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/discounts-and-exemptions.
ULEZ covers the whole of London - that's all 32 boroughs and the City; the Congestion Charge is applicable to Central London only.