The first bidding exercise of August 2026 closed with three categories rising and two falling. Category D saw the largest move at +$301 (+3.0%). Among categories with reliable bid counts, Category E was the most contested with 1.74 bids for every permit.
| Cat | Category | Premium | Change | Quota | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Small & mid cars, EVs ≤ 110kW | $123,890 | −$2,110 -1.7% | 1,226 | 1.24×
1,522 bids
|
| B | Large cars & EVs > 110kW | $129,910 | +$20 +0.0% | 926 | 1.42×
1,316 bids
|
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | $91,545 | −$2,344 -2.5% | 315 | 1.48×
465 bids
|
| D | Motorcycles | $10,503 | +$301 +3.0% | 521 | 1.13×
591 bids
|
| E | Open category, any vehicle type | $131,000 | +$1,029 +0.8% | 254 | 1.74×
443 bids
|