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COE premiums delivered a mixed showing in the May 2026 second bidding exercise 🚗
The latest Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercise closed at 4:00pm on 20 May 2026, with four categories ending higher while Category A eased slightly. For motorists, riders and businesses watching vehicle costs, the results point to continued firmness in larger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and the Open Category, while small car premiums saw a modest dip 🔻.
Compared with the May 2026 first bidding exercise, the latest round was not a clean sweep upwards. Category A softened by S$561, while Categories B, C, D and E recorded increases ranging from S$237 to S$4,744 💹.
COE results at a glance 📋
All figures below are in Singapore dollars (S$). The difference column uses new COE premium minus previous COE premium.
| Category | Vehicle Type | Previous COE (S$) | New COE (S$) | Difference (S$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Cars ≤ 1,600cc & ≤ 97kW; EVs ≤ 110kW | 124,790 | 124,229 | -561 🔻 |
| B | Cars > 1,600cc or > 97kW; EVs > 110kW | 126,236 | 129,501 | +3,265 💹 |
| C | Goods Vehicles & Buses | 87,479 | 92,223 | +4,744 💹 |
| D | Motorcycles | 9,452 | 9,689 | +237 💹 |
| E | Open Category (Excl. Motorcycles) | 127,700 | 130,000 | +2,300 💹 |
Note: Previous COE refers to the immediately preceding bidding exercise 📌.
For added context, Singapore’s COE system sits under the Vehicle Quota System, which caps the number of new vehicles that can be registered due to limited road space. COE open bidding exercises usually take place twice a month, so each result gives a useful snapshot of the current bidding cycle 🚦.
Key takeaways for Singapore motorists 🚘
Category A, which applies to smaller cars and lower-powered EVs, slipped slightly to S$124,229. The decrease is modest, but still useful for anyone tracking smaller-car and lower-powered EV ownership costs in Singapore.
Category B climbed to S$129,501, keeping larger and more powerful cars firmly above the S$129k mark. This category remains closely watched as it affects larger or higher-powered models, including higher-powered electric cars ⚡.
Category C posted the biggest dollar increase in this exercise, rising S$4,744 to S$92,223. This matters for businesses operating goods vehicles and buses, as higher COE costs can affect fleet renewal and operating budgets 🚌.
Category D motorcycles rose to S$9,689. Although the dollar increase was the smallest among the rising categories, it still adds to the overall cost of owning a motorcycle in Singapore 🏍️.
Category E, the Open Category, ended at S$130,000. This category can be used for any motor vehicle except motorcycles, though it is commonly used for larger cars.
What each COE category covers 🤓
Category A covers non-fully electric cars up to 1,600cc and up to 97kW, plus fully electric cars up to 110kW.
Category B covers non-fully electric cars above 1,600cc or above 97kW, plus fully electric cars above 110kW.
Category C is for goods vehicles and buses.
Category D covers motorcycles.
Category E is the Open Category, excluding motorcycles.
Useful official COE resources 📚
For official COE statistics, quota details and bidding information, these links may be useful:
- LTA statistics page 📚
- OneMotoring COE Open Bidding portal 🧾
- 2026 COE bidding schedule (PDF) 🗓️
- LTA COE quota for May 2026 to July 2026 📄
- LTA COE bidding results dataset 📊
In summary, Singapore’s May 2026 second COE bidding exercise ended with a mixed outcome: one category dipped, while the remaining four categories climbed. The results continue to underline how closely COE premiums affect vehicle-buying decisions, business fleet planning and overall motoring costs in Singapore 🇸🇬.
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