Our fleet includes electric and hybrid vehicles alongside standard petrol/diesel cars, and you can request one for your journey. It isn't a separate bookable vehicle class — there's no "EV" option in the fleet category list — so the way to ask is simple: add it to your notes when you book.
Prices are estimates and may vary; requesting an electric or hybrid vehicle is subject to availability for your pickup time and location, not guaranteed for every booking.
Why it can help on journeys into central London
- ULEZ compliance — electric and hybrid vehicles meet the Ultra Low Emission Zone's emissions standard, which is relevant for any part of your route that falls inside Greater London. See our Congestion Charge & ULEZ guide for how that's factored into your estimate either way.
- A quieter ride — genuinely noticeable on a long airport transfer after a flight.
How to request one
- Get your estimated fare as normal — pickup, destination, date, time and passengers.
- Add a note like "electric or hybrid vehicle if available" in the notes field.
- We'll do our best to match you with one for your pickup slot — since availability varies by time and location, it isn't something we can promise for every booking, which is why it's a request rather than a selectable option.
London is going electric anyway — here's where that stands
You may have noticed more electric vehicles carrying passengers around London. That's licensing policy, not coincidence:
- Black cabs: newly licensed taxis have had to be zero emission capable since 2018. TfL reported in December 2023 that more than half of London's black taxi fleet was zero emission capable.
- Private hire vehicles (minicabs): since 1 January 2023, every PHV licensed for the first time must be zero emission capable and meet the Euro 6 standard (TfL).
The practical effect is that the proportion of electric and hybrid vehicles on the road rises every year as older cars leave the fleet. It also means "can I get an electric one?" is an increasingly easy request to meet — but it stays a request rather than a guarantee, because which vehicle is free at your pickup time depends on the day.
Worth knowing
This is about the vehicle itself, not the fare — an electric or hybrid car doesn't change your estimated price, and the same "estimate now, confirm at booking" process applies regardless of which vehicle you're matched with. If having a specific vehicle type matters more than timing for your journey, mention that too and we'll factor it in.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How do I get an electric vehicle for a journey in London? A: Book as normal and add a note asking for an electric or hybrid vehicle. It isn't a separate bookable class, so it's a request we match where one is available for your pickup time and location.
Q: Are London minicabs electric? A: An increasing share are. TfL requires every private hire vehicle licensed for the first time since 1 January 2023 to be zero emission capable and meet Euro 6, so the fleet turns over year by year.
Q: Are London black cabs electric? A: Newly licensed black cabs have had to be zero emission capable since 2018, and TfL reported in December 2023 that more than half the fleet had reached that standard.
Q: Does an electric vehicle cost more to book? A: No. Requesting an electric or hybrid vehicle doesn't change your estimated fare — the price depends on the journey and the vehicle size, not the fuel.
Q: Can you guarantee an electric vehicle for my booking? A: No. Availability varies by time and location, so it's offered as a request rather than a guaranteed vehicle class. Tell us if it matters more than timing and we'll factor that in.
Get an estimated fare for your London journey and let us know your vehicle preference in the notes. For airport runs, see fixed transfer prices for your area.