The first bidding exercise of February 2026 closed with all five categories closing lower than the previous exercise. Category B saw the largest move at −$10,744 (-8.8%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 1.70 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $106,320 | −$3,181 -2.9% | 1,265 | 1.57×
1,982 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $110,890 | −$10,744 -8.8% | 813 | 1.19×
966 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $74,801 | −$401 -0.5% | 292 | 1.44×
420 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $8,289 | −$571 -6.4% | 550 | 1.17×
645 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $116,000 | −$4,891 -4.0% | 271 | 1.70×
462 bids
|