The first bidding exercise of August 2010 closed with two categories rising and three falling. Category A saw the largest move at −$4,058 (-11.2%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 1.92 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $32,104 | −$4,058 -11.2% | 622 | 1.26×
786 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $43,334 | +$445 +1.0% | 479 | 1.38×
662 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $30,112 | −$489 -1.6% | 205 | 1.39×
284 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $1,301 | +$11 +0.9% | 336 | 1.14×
384 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $42,901 | −$664 -1.5% | 309 | 1.92×
594 bids
|