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COE prices ease in Nov 2025’s first bidding round – good news for shoppers eyeing a new ride
The latest Certificate of Entitlement (COE) results for Nov 2025’s first bidding exercise were released at 4:00 PM on 5 Nov 2025. Compared to the 2nd bidding exercise of Oct 2025, premiums fell across the board.
At a glance: what changed
- Category A: $110,002 (↓ $11,998; about 9.8% lower)
- Category B: $115,001 (↓ $16,888; about 12.8% lower)
- Category C: $76,000 (↓ $801; about 1.0% lower)
- Category D: $8,600 (↓ $789; about 8.4% lower)
- Category E: $121,010 (↓ $14,990; about 11.0% lower)
Note: Percentage changes are indicative, computed versus the previous round shown below.
Official COE results
Here’s the official breakdown, which takes precedence over any commentary:
| Category | Previous COE ($) | New COE ($) | Difference ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | (Cars ≤ 1,600cc & ≤ 97kW) | 122,000 | 110,002 | -11,998 |
| B | (Cars > 1,600cc or > 97kW) | 131,889 | 115,001 | -16,888 |
| C | Goods Vehicles & Buses | 76,801 | 76,000 | -801 |
| D | Motorcycles | 9,389 | 8,600 | -789 |
| E | Open Category (Excl. Motorcycles) | 136,000 | 121,010 | -14,990 |
How to read the categories
- Category A: Non-fully electric cars ≤1,600cc & ≤97kW (130bhp), and fully electric cars ≤110kW (147bhp).
- Category B: Non-fully electric cars >1,600cc or >97kW (130bhp), and fully electric cars >110kW (147bhp).
- Category C: Commercial vehicles (vans, lorries, buses).
- Category D: Motorcycles.
- Category E: Open category (usable for any vehicle type except motorcycles).
What this means for buyers
- Entry-level sedans & small EVs (Cat A): Lower COE may widen choices under tighter budgets – watch popular models with stronger showroom interest.
- Family cars & performance EVs (Cat B): A double-digit dip helps offset higher OMVs; consider shortlisting trims that were previously just out of reach.
- Businesses (Cat C): Small savings may still improve total cost of ownership; bundling fleet orders or timing renewals could stretch budgets.
- Riders (Cat D): The drop supports first-time owners and delivery riders watching monthly instalments.
- Flexible shoppers (Cat E): With a notable decline, Cat E can be tactically converted to Cat A/B at registration – handy for fast-moving allocations.
Quick budgeting tips
- Price the difference: A $10-17k COE reduction can translate to lower downpayment or smaller monthly instalments. Requote your loan to see updated numbers.
- Have a walkaway bid: Decide a firm cap before bidding – especially for Cat B/E where swings are larger.
- Consider certificate validity: If bidding via a dealer package, confirm how long they’ll honour the price and what happens if the next round moves.
- Check lead times: Popular models may have delivery queues. Align your COE timeline with vehicle availability to avoid extensions.
- Value retention: Balance lower COE with depreciation and PARF considerations when deciding tenure.
Stay updated
For quotas and live bidding information, refer to these official resources:
- LTA statistics page (quota details)
- OneMotoring COE Open Bidding portal (live updates)
With premiums easing, shoppers across all categories – from riders to families and SMEs – get a timely breather. While the table above is the definitive reference for this round, having a clear bid cap, refreshed loan quotes and realistic delivery expectations will help buyers make the most of this softer print.
Happy hunting, and bid smart! ✨
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