The first bidding exercise of December 2016 closed with four categories falling and one rising. Category B saw the largest move at −$6,772 (-12.8%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 1.56 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $48,000 | −$2,951 -5.8% | 1,844 | 1.27×
2,335 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $46,229 | −$6,772 -12.8% | 1,245 | 1.20×
1,494 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $51,209 | +$2,207 +4.5% | 185 | 1.42×
262 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $6,113 | −$99 -1.6% | 374 | 1.17×
436 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $50,010 | −$4,891 -8.9% | 413 | 1.56×
643 bids
|