The first bidding exercise of May 2016 closed with two categories rising and three falling. Category D saw the largest move at −$199 (-3.1%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 1.84 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $47,889 | +$589 +1.2% | 2,218 | 1.55×
3,446 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $51,010 | +$1,408 +2.8% | 1,462 | 1.67×
2,435 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $42,302 | −$700 -1.6% | 232 | 1.40×
324 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $6,302 | −$199 -3.1% | 399 | 1.30×
519 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $49,000 | −$501 -1.0% | 750 | 1.84×
1,380 bids
|