This marks the second COE bidding session in a row that has seen premiums for Cat A dropping since it hit an all-time high in the first bidding session of July 2026.

This may be due to the relative uncertainty in the market as of now, with a recent announcement stating that the LTA may consider merging both Cat A and B COEs in the future. That does not seem to have put off Cat B and E buyers though, with both premiums rising. The former may have been because of a larger quota this bidding session as compared to the last (926 versus 871).

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

Cat A COE - Dropping again

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, slipped this session by $2,110 (1.7%) to reach $123,890.

This latest slip means the current premium now stands at 7.9% above the 12-month trailing average. The total number of bids submitted exceeded the available quota for this round by 24%, way lower than the 12-month average of 55% for the category.

Cat B COE - A paltry increase

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, have slightly risen this session. Premiums rose by $20 (0.02%) this session to reach $129,910.

This rather meagre increase means the current premium for the category is now 5.2% above the 12-month trailing average. The total number of bids submitted exceeded the available quota for this round by 42%, lower than the 12-month average of 49% for the category.

Cat C COE - Falling again

Premiums for Cat C, for goods vehicles and buses, fell this session by $2,344 (2.5%) to close at $91,545. The total number of bids submitted exceeded the available quota for this round by 48%, lower than the 12-month average of 53% for the category.

Cat E COE - Rising again

Premiums for Cat E, the open category, climbed this session. This session saw premiums for the category climbing by $1,029 (0.8%), bringing the final premium for the category to $131,000.

This latest climb means the current premium for the category is now 4.6% above the 12-month trailing average. The total number of bids submitted exceeded the available quota for this round by 74%, lower than the 12-month average of 84% for the category.

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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