The cost of driving through the new Silvertown tunnel has been revealed by Transport for London.
It says that – as expected – the peak hours toll will be £4 and the off-peak rate £1.50.
The same tolls will be levied on the Blackwall tunnel.
This has already led to protests as the Blackwall tunnel – which is used by many thousands of motorists a day and links the A2 in south London with the A12 in east London – has been free to use since opening in 1897.
The tolls will apply from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week.
Peak hours will be limited to weekdays - for fours in the morning, from 6am to 10am, for traffic heading north, and for three hours in the evening, from 4pm to 7pm, for traffic heading south.
However, drivers will only qualify for the £1,50 rate if they sign up to TfL’s “auto pay” scheme that automatically debits the levy from their bank account.
Those that fail to sign up will have to pay the peak rate at all times when charging applies.
Small vans will be charged the same as cars.
TfL has yet to announce a date for the opening of the new tunnel, which will link North Greenwich with Canning Town and the Royal Docks, other than saying it is expected to open in the first three months of 2025.
TfL says the charges should make peak journeys up to 20 minutes quicker.
At present, drivers often get stuck in queues to enter the tunnel, particularly those heading north.
The tolls are due to be rubber stamped by the TfL board, chaired by Mr Khan, early next month.
Mr Khan said: “Londoners face chronic traffic congestion on the approaches to the Blackwall tunnel, which was never designed for the levels of traffic now crossing the river in east London. The new Silvertown tunnel will ease congestion for drivers, reduce journey times and help manage air pollution.
"TfL’s proposed package of concessions, exemptions and discounts will support Londoners in a variety of ways, including those on the lowest incomes, and help local residents take full advantage of the new bus and cycle connections.”
Christina Calderato, director of strategy at TfL, said: "As we prepare for the opening of Silvertown Tunnel in the Spring and following public consultation, which saw more than 5,000 responses, we are now asking the TfL Board to make a final decision on the charges, discounts and exemptions for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels.
“If we did not introduce these, there would likely be high levels of traffic and congestion, which would lead to detrimental air quality impacts, as well as longer journey times.
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