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COE premiums rise across all categories in March 2026’s 2nd bidding exercise 💹
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for March 2026’s 2nd bidding exercise closed at 4:00pm on 18 Mar 2026 🕓. Compared with the March 2026 1st bidding exercise, every category finished higher, showing that demand stayed firm across the market ✅.
In Singapore, a COE is needed to register most vehicles, so the premium can form a major part of the final on-the-road price 🚗💸. The impact goes beyond private car ownership too, with businesses running vans, trucks, buses and delivery fleets also feeling the pressure when premiums trend upwards 🚚🚌📦.
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 | 108,220 | 111,890 | +3,670 💹 |
| B | Cars > 1,600cc or > 97kW; EVs > 110kW | 114,002 | 115,568 | +1,566 💹 |
| C | Goods Vehicles & Buses | 76,000 | 78,000 | +2,000 💹 |
| D | Motorcycles | 8,602 | 9,589 | +987 💹 |
| E | Open Category (Excl. Motorcycles) | 114,890 | 118,119 | +3,229 💹 |
Note: “Previous COE (S$)” refers to the immediately preceding bidding exercise 📌.
What the latest moves mean 💡
Category A rose to S$111,890, up S$3,670 💹. This category covers smaller and lower-powered cars, along with EVs up to 110kW 🚙⚡, so the increase matters for many mainstream models commonly considered by households in Singapore.
Category B climbed to S$115,568, a gain of S$1,566 💹. Larger-capacity or more powerful cars, as well as higher-output EVs, fall here, making this a key category for premium marques, bigger SUVs and higher-performance variants 🚗✨.
Category C moved up to S$78,000, an increase of S$2,000 💹. For businesses depending on commercial vehicles, a firmer Cat C premium can feed into replacement planning, fleet budgets and operating costs over time 🚚🚌.
Category D reached S$9,589, up S$987 💹. For riders and delivery operators, even a smaller nominal increase can still be meaningful when added to insurance, road tax and maintenance costs 🏍️📦.
Category E, the Open Category, ended at S$118,119, rising by S$3,229 💹. Because Cat E can be used for any motor vehicle except motorcycles, it often stays relevant for dealers and buyers looking at larger cars or needing more flexibility 🧾🔁.
What each COE category covers 🤓
Category A covers cars up to 1,600cc and up to 97kW, plus EVs up to 110kW 🚙⚡.
Category B applies to cars above 1,600cc or above 97kW, including EVs over 110kW 🚗✨.
Category C covers goods vehicles and buses 🚚🚌.
Category D is for motorcycles 🏍️.
Category E is the Open Category 🧾🔁 and 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.
Useful official references 📚
For quotas, statistics and verified bidding results, these official pages remain useful between exercises:
With premiums rising across the board in this round, overall vehicle ownership and replacement costs in Singapore remain firmly elevated 📈. For anyone tracking the market, this set of results reinforces that careful budgeting and quote comparison still matter.
Related: March 2026 1st bidding exercise, Feb 2026 2nd bidding exercise, Feb 2026 1st bidding exercise, Jan 2026 2nd bidding exercise .
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