COE Results – May 2025 1st Bidding: CAT A Breaks $103K, CAT C Drops Again

Marketing SGCD
3 days ago
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The results for the 1st COE bidding exercise of May 2025 are out — and they’re shaking things up again. With Category A breaching the $100K mark for the first time in months and Category C continuing its slide, it’s an important moment for buyers and sellers alike to reassess their next move.

Let’s break down the latest numbers and what they might mean for you.

COE Price Comparison: April vs May 2025

Category	April 2nd Bidding	May 1st Bidding	Change
CAT A (Cars ≤1600cc & 130bhp)	$99,500	$103,009 🔼	+$3,509
CAT B (Cars >1600cc or 130bhp)	$117,003	$119,890 🔼	+$2,887
CAT C (Goods vehicles & buses)	$65,001	$62,590 🔽	-$2,411
CAT E (Open category)	$118,001	$118,889 🔼	+$888

What’s Driving These Changes?

CAT A hitting over $103K shows the persistent demand for smaller cars and hybrids. This category has now increased for three consecutive rounds.
CAT B follows suit, nearing the $120K mark again, pointing to steady interest in premium and larger vehicles.
CAT C drops again — now below $63K — indicating softened demand or a possible shift in commercial fleet strategies.
CAT E, being open to all, closely mirrors CAT A and B’s surge, confirming strong overall car market sentiment.

Should You Buy or Sell Now?

✅ SELL:

If you're considering selling your car — especially in CAT A or B — now is an excellent time. Prices are nearing peak levels, and demand is high. Even consignment sellers may benefit from strong offers before the market turns.

❌ BUY (with caution):

For buyers, the sharp rise in CAT A and B means you're looking at steeper costs. If you can wait, consider monitoring the next 1-2 bidding rounds to see if this is a spike or a longer-term plateau. For CAT C, however, it may be a good time to enter before any potential rebound.

What to Expect in the Next Bidding

Here’s what could shape the next COE round:

Buyers might rush in expecting further increases, which could sustain or even push COE prices up again.
Quota revisions for Q3 could greatly influence upcoming prices.

With COE prices trending upward, especially in CAT A and B, we may be approaching a short-term ceiling. However, if demand continues to rise — particularly for fuel-efficient and hybrid models — prices might hold or increase slightly again.

Tips to Stay Updated & Predict COE Trends

Watch COE Quotas – A change in supply always impacts price pressure.
Monitor 3-Bidding Trends – One spike doesn’t mean a pattern. Three rounds make a trend.
Look Out for Dealer Promotions – They often align with rising demand, especially before major festivals or school holidays.
Use a COE Tracker or Alerts – Get updates as soon as results are out.