COE Results — Aug 2025 Ex 1
Cat A
$102,009
Small cars
Cat B
$123,498
Large cars
Cat C
$70,001
Goods vehicles
Cat D
$9,189
Motorcycles
Cat E
$122,334
Open category
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COE Prices — Aug 2025 Ex 1
Bidding Date: Wednesday, 6 August 2025
| Category | Vehicle Type | COE Price (QP) | Change vs Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat A | Cars ≤ 1,600cc & 130bhp (or 110kW) | $102,009 | ↑ +$907 |
| Cat B | Cars > 1,600cc or 130bhp (or 110kW) | $123,498 | ↑ +$4,397 |
| Cat C | Goods Vehicles & Buses | $70,001 | ↑ +$1,401 |
| Cat D | Motorcycles | $9,189 | ↓ -$322 |
| Cat E | Open (All Vehicle Types) | $122,334 | ↑ +$2,334 |
Quota & Bidding Activity
| Category | Quota | Bids Received | Successful Bids | Competition Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat A | 1268 | 1755 | 1257 | 1.38× |
| Cat B | 789 | 1271 | 789 | 1.61× |
| Cat C | 290 | 422 | 281 | 1.46× |
| Cat D | 533 | 633 | 526 | 1.19× |
| Cat E | 261 | 511 | 261 | 1.96× |
Competition ratio = bids received ÷ quota available. A ratio above 1.5× indicates high demand for that category.
What Stood Out
- Biggest mover: Cat B, +3.7%. Overall, 4 of 5 categories rose and 1 fell.
- Cat B is at its highest since Dec 2023 Ex 1.
- Unusual: the Open category ($122,334) closed below Cat B ($123,498). Cat E can be used for any vehicle, so it normally sits at or above Cat B.
- Most contested: Cat E, with 1.96 bids for every COE available.
Category by Category
Cat A (small cars) inched up $907 (+0.9%) to $102,009. A year earlier, in Aug 2024 Ex 1, it was $94,289, so the premium is 8.2% higher year on year. That puts it at the top of its 12-month range of $85,000 to $103,799.
Cat B (large cars) rose $4,397 (+3.7%) to $123,498. It is the highest Cat B premium since Dec 2023 Ex 1 ($130,100). A year earlier, in Aug 2024 Ex 1, it was $106,101, so the premium is 16.4% higher year on year.
Cat E (open category) rose $2,334 (+1.9%) to $122,334. That is its 4th rise in a row. It is the highest Cat E premium since Jan 2025 Ex 1 ($123,000). A year earlier, in Aug 2024 Ex 1, it was $105,239, so the premium is 16.2% higher year on year.
Cat C (goods vehicles) rose $1,401 (+2.0%) to $70,001. That is its 4th rise in a row. It is the highest Cat C premium since Mar 2025 Ex 2 ($70,089). A year earlier, in Aug 2024 Ex 1, it was $71,100, so the premium is 1.5% lower year on year.
Cat D (motorcycles) fell $322 (−3.4%) to $9,189. A year earlier, in Aug 2024 Ex 1, it was $9,601, so the premium is 4.3% lower year on year. That puts it in the upper part of its 12-month range of $7,721 to $10,001.
Bidding Competition
Bidding competition in every category was close to its usual level for the past year.
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Results sourced from LTA/Singapore government data via the Steer SG data pipeline. This is an informational service. We are not affiliated with LTA, Singapore government, or any car dealer.
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