The first bidding exercise of August 2011 closed with all five categories closing lower than the previous exercise. Category A saw the largest move at −$7,201 (-12.9%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category A was the most contested with 1.83 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $48,801 | −$7,201 -12.9% | 566 | 1.83×
1,034 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $70,890 | −$1,611 -2.2% | 354 | 1.32×
469 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $34,009 | −$493 -1.4% | 241 | 1.59×
383 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $1,890 | −$122 -6.1% | 390 | 1.21×
470 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $70,117 | −$4,373 -5.9% | 360 | 1.36×
488 bids
|