The first bidding exercise of March 2013 closed with two categories rising and three falling. Category B saw the largest move at −$34,577 (-37.3%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 4.06 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $74,689 | −$3,612 -4.6% | 336 | 3.51×
1,180 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $58,090 | −$34,577 -37.3% | 326 | 3.15×
1,028 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $53,900 | +$411 +0.8% | 225 | 1.66×
374 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $1,895 | +$383 +25.3% | 510 | 1.31×
669 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $65,001 | −$26,909 -29.3% | 255 | 4.06×
1,036 bids
|