August 2026 COE Results 2nd Bidding: Ghosts were hungry for food while people were hungry for car and bike COEs, whose premiums reopened the gates of monetary hell
Singapore's Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums saw significant increases across most vehicle categories in the latest bidding round. Industry experts predict that prices will continue to trend upward through the end of the year due to high demand and vehicle replacement cycles.
Why it matters
Rising COE prices directly impact the cost of vehicle ownership in Singapore, serving as a key economic indicator for the local automotive market.
Cat A (car up to 1600cc & 130bhp, and EV with up to 110kW) received 1,600 bids for 1,197 COEs and its premium climbed by $4,611. Category A COE closed at $128,501.
Cat B (car above 1600cc or 130bhp, and EV with more than 110kW) received 1,316 bids for 936 COEs and its premium climbed by $1,091. Category B COE closed at $131,001.
Cat C (goods vehicle and bus) received 446 bids for 306 COEs and its premium decreased by $1,543. Category C COE closed at $90,002.
Cat D (motorcycle) received 686 bids for 512 COEs and its premium increased by $798. Category D COE closed at $11,301.
Lastly, Cat E (all vehicles except motorcycle) received 467 bids for 254 COEs and climbed by $4,000. Category E COE closed at exactly $135,000.
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