The first bidding exercise of October 2023 closed with four categories rising and one falling. Category E saw the largest move at +$7,360 (+5.1%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 1.86 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $104,000 | −$1,000 -1.0% | 785 | 1.32×
1,039 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $146,002 | +$5,113 +3.6% | 474 | 1.36×
643 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $85,900 | +$2,099 +2.5% | 114 | 1.68×
191 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $10,856 | +$156 +1.5% | 497 | 1.33×
661 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $152,000 | +$7,360 +5.1% | 140 | 1.86×
261 bids
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