The first bidding exercise of January 2026 closed with three categories rising and two falling. Category D saw the largest move at +$608 (+7.5%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 1.90 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $102,009 | −$7,492 -6.8% | 1,285 | 1.29×
1,658 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $119,100 | +$3,998 +3.5% | 824 | 1.37×
1,128 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $75,503 | −$1,500 -1.9% | 287 | 1.37×
394 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $8,689 | +$608 +7.5% | 544 | 1.17×
639 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $122,000 | +$3,000 +2.5% | 278 | 1.90×
528 bids
|