The first bidding exercise of October 2010 closed with four categories rising and one falling. Category A saw the largest move at +$3,131 (+10.4%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 1.67 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $33,132 | +$3,131 +10.4% | 601 | 1.20×
722 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $42,801 | +$300 +0.7% | 479 | 1.32×
630 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $30,889 | −$112 -0.4% | 218 | 1.32×
287 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $1,502 | +$50 +3.4% | 345 | 1.22×
422 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $44,090 | +$800 +1.8% | 311 | 1.67×
518 bids
|