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COE Update: August 2025 1st Bidding – Rising Again, What’s Next?

The August 1st COE results are in — Category B hits $123,498, and no category shows a dip. With news of an increased COE quota set to take effect from August to October — especially in Category E and B — now’s the time to pay close attention.


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COE Price Comparison: July 2nd vs August 1st 2025

Category

July 2nd Bidding

August 1st Bidding

Change

CAT A

$101,102

$102,009 🔼

+$907

CAT B

$119,101

$123,498 🔼

+$4,397

CAT C

$68,600

$70,001 🔼

+$1,401

CAT E

$120,000

$122,334 🔼

+$2,334

Key Observations

  • CAT B saw the biggest jump — up $4,397, reflecting strong demand for premium vehicles.

  • CAT A and E also saw notable increases, although more moderate.

  • CAT C continues its steady rise, showing sustained demand for commercial vehicles.

  • Interestingly, Category E, which is often aligned with B, surged 2% — signaling robust market sentiment for high-end models.


COE Quota Increase: What You Need to Know

The LTA has announced a 2.6% overall quota increase for the August–October 2025 tender period — rising from 18,232 to 18,701 COEs.

  • Category A and B: Each gets around a 1% increase.

  • Category C: +1% to accommodate modest fleet expansion.

  • Category E: Receives 27.2% more COEs — the largest boost among all categories.

Why it matters: More Category E and B COEs mean buyers may find slightly better chances in those classes, but premiums don’t always fall immediately — demand still drives prices.


Buyers vs. Sellers: What Should You Do?

Sellers

  • CAT B & E owners: Demand remains strong, and premium values are holding or rising. This is an ideal time to sell before any possible downward shift.

  • CAT A owners: With steady rise, now's still a good selling window as buyers aim to secure before further increases.

Buyers

  • CAT B & E: The quota increase may soften competition slightly, but premiums remain high. If you're in need, consider locking in a deal now.

  • CAT A: Prices are inching up. If you're buying, weigh current premiums carefully — another round may bring further rise.

  • CAT C: This week's modest rise suggests demand from businesses remains steady. Consider acting while prices are still manageable.


What to Expect in the Next Bidding

  • The quota increase may offer some relief for Category E and B buyers — but don’t expect prices to fall abruptly. Increased supply may take several rounds to influence bidding behaviour.

  • Given the recent upward trend, next bidding may stabilise or rise further, especially in Categories A, B, and E.

  • CAT C could continue its gradual climb if commercial demand holds steady.


Tips to Stay Ahead

  1. Watch the next three rounds — doesn’t take more than one bounce to form a trend.

  2. Look at Category E as a leading indicator for B and A movement.

  3. Use free car valuations to know your position in a volatile market.


With all COE categories rising again amid limited supply, sellers still hold the upper hand — especially in premium classes. Buyers should proceed with caution or consider timing the next bidding round. Keep tabs on quota changes and market signals — the next few rounds will reveal whether this is a short bump or the start of another upward cycle.


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