The first bidding exercise of April 2016 closed with three categories rising and two falling. Category C saw the largest move at −$2,289 (-4.9%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 2.40 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $46,009 | +$505 +1.1% | 2,105 | 1.77×
3,719 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $47,000 | +$498 +1.1% | 1,218 | 1.84×
2,247 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $44,213 | −$2,289 -4.9% | 164 | 1.43×
235 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $6,503 | −$86 -1.3% | 357 | 1.27×
455 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $47,510 | +$843 +1.8% | 583 | 2.40×
1,397 bids
|