The first bidding exercise of May 2014 closed with four categories falling and one rising. Category A saw the largest move at −$11,333 (-15.9%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category C was the most contested with 1.84 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $60,002 | −$11,333 -15.9% | 513 | 1.32×
676 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $70,002 | −$5,008 -6.7% | 483 | 1.61×
778 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $36,301 | +$3,411 +10.4% | 389 | 1.84×
715 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $4,001 | −$501 -11.1% | 343 | 1.30×
445 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $65,501 | −$8,309 -11.3% | 295 | 1.78×
525 bids
|