The first bidding exercise of May 2023 closed with four categories falling and one rising. Category D saw the largest move at −$7,177 (-58.9%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 2.17 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $101,001 | −$2,720 -2.6% | 474 | 1.40×
663 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $119,399 | −$1,490 -1.2% | 410 | 1.25×
513 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $75,589 | +$255 +0.3% | 68 | 1.60×
109 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $5,002 | −$7,177 -58.9% | 554 | 1.21×
670 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $124,002 | −$499 -0.4% | 125 | 2.17×
271 bids
|