The first bidding exercise of May 2026 closed with all five categories closing higher than the previous exercise. Category C saw the largest move at +$3,978 (+4.8%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 1.89 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $124,790 | +$1,780 +1.4% | 1,301 | 1.59×
2,071 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $126,236 | +$5,235 +4.3% | 883 | 1.51×
1,332 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $87,479 | +$3,978 +4.8% | 293 | 1.74×
511 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $9,452 | +$162 +1.7% | 529 | 1.23×
649 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $127,700 | +$2,698 +2.2% | 254 | 1.89×
479 bids
|