The first bidding exercise of January 2012 closed with four categories falling and one rising. Category D saw the largest move at +$201 (+13.6%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category A was the most contested with 1.63 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $46,889 | −$3,112 -6.2% | 554 | 1.63×
901 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $65,801 | −$4,202 -6.0% | 356 | 1.44×
511 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $38,699 | −$890 -2.2% | 242 | 1.48×
357 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $1,682 | +$201 +13.6% | 388 | 1.12×
434 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $65,700 | −$5,300 -7.5% | 344 | 1.54×
530 bids
|