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COE premiums rise across all categories in Mar 2026’s 1st bidding exercise 💹
Update 18 Mar: COE results for March 2026 second bidding exercise sees premiums rise in every category
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for Mar 2026’s 1st bidding exercise closed at 4:00pm on 4 Mar 2026 🕓. Versus the Feb 2026 2nd bidding exercise, every category moved up ✅.
In Singapore, a COE is required to register most vehicles, and the premium can be one of the biggest components in the on-the-road price 🚗💸. Premium shifts affect not only private car buyers, but also businesses running vans, trucks, buses and delivery fleets 🚚🚌📦.
Quick takeaways ✨
- Biggest jump: Category B rose by S$9,001 💹
- Mass-market watch: Category A increased by S$1,719 💹
- Work vehicle costs: Category C climbed by S$1,001 💹
- Two-wheelers: Category D added S$613 💹
- Open Category: Category E increased by S$2,000 💹
COE results 📋
All figures below are in Singapore dollars (S$).
| Category | Previous COE (S$) | New COE (S$) | Difference (S$) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Cars ≤ 1,600cc & ≤ 97kW; EVs ≤ 110kW | 106,501 | 108,220 | 1,719 💹 |
| B | Cars > 1,600cc or > 97kW; EVs > 110kW | 105,001 | 114,002 | 9,001 💹 |
| C | Goods Vehicles & Buses | 74,999 | 76,000 | 1,001 💹 |
| D | Motorcycles | 7,989 | 8,602 | 613 💹 |
| E | Open Category (Excl. Motorcycles) | 112,890 | 114,890 | 2,000 💹 |
Note: “Previous COE (S$)” refers to the immediately preceding bidding exercise (the last published round before this result) 📌.
What each COE category covers 🤓
Category A covers cars up to 1,600cc and up to 97kW, plus EVs up to 110kW 🚙⚡. This is where many mass-market sedans, hatchbacks and compact crossovers sit.
Category B is for cars above 1,600cc or above 97kW, including EVs over 110kW 🚗✨. Larger SUVs, premium marques and higher-performance variants usually fall here.
Category C covers goods vehicles and buses 🚚🚌. A higher Cat C premium can feed into logistics costs, commercial leasing rates and replacement planning.
Category D is for motorcycles 🏍️. Demand often tracks commuting patterns and delivery volumes, so swings can show up quickly.
Category E is the Open Category 🧾🔁 – it can be used to register any motor vehicle except motorcycles. In practice, it is often used for larger cars due to how dealers manage allocations.
Track official COE info 🔎
For quotas, statistics and verified bidding results, these official pages stay useful between exercises:
With premiums up across the board for this exercise, overall vehicle ownership costs remain elevated 💸. For anyone shopping, comparing multiple quotes, understanding COE package terms, and keeping a sensible buffer can help manage the swings ✅.
Related reads 🔗
- COE results for Feb 2026 2nd bidding exercise
- COE results for Feb 2026 1st bidding exercise
- COE results for Jan 2026 2nd bidding exercise
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