The first bidding exercise of May 2010 closed with all five categories closing lower than the previous exercise. Category A saw the largest move at −$3,898 (-13.0%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 2.12 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $26,102 | −$3,898 -13.0% | 806 | 1.61×
1,294 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $38,000 | −$2,001 -5.0% | 550 | 1.58×
869 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $32,501 | −$3,055 -8.6% | 189 | 1.74×
329 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $1,252 | −$1 -0.1% | 340 | 1.22×
415 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $39,002 | −$4,001 -9.3% | 404 | 2.12×
857 bids
|