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The second Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercise for October 2026 closed on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at 4pm, with premiums rising in three categories and falling in two.
Category A car premiums climbed to S$132,004, while motorcycle and Open Category premiums recorded declines. 🚗
Category A’s latest premium is also just S$1,005 below its record high of S$133,009, reached during the first September 2026 bidding exercise on 9 September.
Here’s how the latest prices compare with the preceding October 2026 first COE bidding exercise.
October 2026 second COE bidding results at a glance 📋
The table compares the final COE premiums with the preceding bidding exercise on 7 October 2026. Differences are calculated by subtracting the previous premium from the new premium, with percentage changes rounded to two decimal places. 💹 indicates an increase and 🔻 indicates a decrease.
| Category | Vehicle type | Previous COE (S$) | Latest COE (S$) | Difference (S$) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Cars ≤ 1,600cc & ≤ 97kW; EVs ≤ 110kW | 130,001 | 132,004 | +2,003 💹 | +1.54% 💹 |
| B | Cars > 1,600cc or > 97kW; EVs > 110kW | 130,100 | 131,901 | +1,801 💹 | +1.38% 💹 |
| C | Goods vehicles & buses | 91,889 | 92,200 | +311 💹 | +0.34% 💹 |
| D | Motorcycles | 11,012 | 10,778 | -234 🔻 | -2.12% 🔻 |
| E | Open Category, excluding motorcycles | 137,000 | 135,790 | -1,210 🔻 | -0.88% 🔻 |
Key highlights from the latest COE exercise 📊
🚗 Category A climbs above Category B
Category A, covering smaller and lower-powered cars as well as qualifying electric vehicles, increased by S$2,003 (+1.54%) to S$132,004. This represents the largest percentage increase among the five categories.
Category B, which covers larger or more powerful cars and electric vehicles, rose by S$1,801 (+1.38%) to S$131,901.
An interesting development is the reversal between the two passenger car categories. In the previous exercise, Category B was S$99 more expensive than Category A. The latest figures put Category A ahead by S$103, highlighting how closely the two premiums are tracking.
🚚 Category C edges higher
Goods vehicle and bus premiums increased modestly by S$311 (+0.34%), reaching S$92,200. Although the movement was comparatively small, the higher premium remains relevant for businesses planning commercial vehicle purchases or fleet replacements.
🏍️ Motorcycle premiums ease again
Category D provided some relief for motorcycle buyers, declining by S$234 (-2.12%) to S$10,778. This was the largest percentage decrease among the categories in the exercise.
This marks the third consecutive decline in motorcycle COE premiums since the S$12,556 recorded on 9 September 2026. Category D has since fallen by a cumulative S$1,778, or approximately 14.16%, across three bidding exercises.
📉 Open Category records the biggest dollar decline
Category E, the Open Category excluding motorcycles, fell by S$1,210 (-0.88%) to S$135,790. This was the largest absolute reduction in premium among the five categories.
Despite the decline, Category E remained the most expensive COE category, with its displayed premium exceeding those of both Category A and Category B.
COE category definitions 🚘
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) separates COEs into five categories according to vehicle type and, for passenger cars, engine capacity or maximum power output:
- Category A: Non-fully electric cars with engine capacity up to 1,600cc and maximum power output up to 97kW (130bhp), plus fully electric cars with maximum power output up to 110kW (147bhp).
- Category B: Non-fully electric cars with engine capacity above 1,600cc or maximum power output above 97kW (130bhp), plus fully electric cars with maximum power output above 110kW (147bhp).
- Category C: Goods vehicles and buses.
- Category D: Motorcycles.
- Category E: Open Category, covering vehicles other than motorcycles, subject to the applicable registration rules.
The current Category A and B classification rules apply to COEs obtained from the first May 2022 bidding exercise onwards. For further eligibility information, refer to OneMotoring’s official COE category guide.
Official COE resources and related reading 📚
For authoritative information on COE bidding, historical premiums, registration rules and future bidding exercises, the following LTA and government resources are useful:
- LTA statistics page – Government transport statistics and published COE information.
- OneMotoring COE Open Bidding portal – Official bidding status, displayed premiums and relevant bidding information.
- 2026 COE bidding schedule (PDF) – Scheduled bidding exercises throughout the year.
- LTA COE bidding results for 2025-2026 (PDF) – Historical premiums for comparison.
- LTA COE bidding results dataset – Government open data covering COE results.
- LTA DataMall static COE datasets – Additional downloadable transport datasets.
Official PDF reports, datasets and Excel workbooks may take some time to incorporate newly completed bidding exercises. For the final COE premiums and official bidding information, refer to the OneMotoring COE Open Bidding portal.
Mixed COE outcome for October’s second exercise
Overall, the 21 October 2026 bidding exercise delivered contrasting results. Passenger car premiums rose in both categories, with Category A narrowly overtaking Category B, while commercial vehicle premiums edged higher. Motorcycle and Open Category premiums moved in the opposite direction, offering some relief.
The next scheduled COE bidding exercise runs from Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12 noon to Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 4pm.
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