COE Results Apr 2026 2nd Bidding: Still heading upwards!

This is the fourth bidding session that has seen premiums across all private car categories heading upwards.

This sustained growth in premiums could be due to the various roadshows that have been hosted across the island. For those shopping for a new car, there is some hope at the end of the tunnel: The premium for Cat B only grew by $1 this session, and the total number of bids submitted this session actually dropped for Cat A and B when compared against the last session. 

But do also consider the fact that The Cars Expo is now set to kick off come 9 May 2026. As usual, expect cars to be available with a host of offers and discounts but also expect COE premiums to rise in the weeks following the event.

Get data on past COE bidding exercises at our COE bidding results page.

Cat A COE - Climbing with no end in sight?

Premiums for Cat A, for cars up to 1,600cc in engine capacity and with an output of no more than 130bhp, or electric vehicles with a power output of up to 110kW, climbed this session by $5,010 (4.3%) to reach $123,010. This latest climb comes on the back of four previous sessions where premiums for the category have seen repeated upward movement.

The current premium now stands at 14.3% above the 12-month trailing average. The total number of bids submitted exceeded the number of successful bids this round by 91%, far higher than the 12-month average of 53% for the category.

Cat B COE - Still going up

Premiums for Cat B, for larger cars with more than 130bhp or engine displacements larger than 1,600cc, or electric vehicles with a power output of more than 110kW, jumped this session by just $1 (a 0.0008% climb if you're wondering) to reach $121,001. Premiums for the category have ben making more significant gains across the past sessions.

This latest climb means the current premium for the category is now 0.2% above the 12-month trailing average. The total number of unsuccessful bids this round exceeded the quota available by 47%, on par with the 12-month average of 46% for the category.

Cat C COE - Also heading upwards

Premiums for Cat C, for goods vehicles and buses, climbed this session by $3,500 (4.42.6%) to close at $83,501. The number of unsuccessful bids this round exceeded the available quota by 70%, higher than the 12-month average for this category of 51%.

Cat E COE - Up $4,001

Premiums for Cat E, the open category, also climbed this session. This session saw premiums for the category climb by $4,001 (3.3%), bringing the final premium for the category to $125,002. 

The current premium for the category is now 2.4% above the 12-month trailing average. The total number of unsuccessful bids this round exceeded the quota available by 105%, higher than the 12-month average figure for the category of 86%.

Prevailing Quota Premium

The Prevailing Quota Premium is the amount to be paid for COE renewal, and is computed from the moving average of the previous three months of COE prices. Those looking to renew the COE on their vehicles will thus have to pay the following prices for the respective categories.

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