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COE Price Tracker — Singapore

The latest COE premiums for every category, the change from the previous bidding exercise, and a two-year price trend — straight from official LTA data.

Latest COE premiums

May 26 · 2nd bidding

Category A — Cars up to 1,600cc & 130bhp

Last 48 exercises

Recent 3-exercise avg

$124,010

2-year high

$128,105

2-year low

$85,000

The 3-exercise average is an informational reference, not an official LTA forecast. COE premiums move with quota and demand each bidding round.

Cat A: $124,229

Category A COE is $124,229 as of May 26 (2nd bidding) — down $561 from the previous exercise.

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How COE works in Singapore

A Certificate of Entitlement gives you the right to own and use a vehicle for 10 years.

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Open bidding, twice a month

Buyers (mostly dealers) bid for a fixed quota of COEs. The lowest successful bid sets the Quota Premium everyone in that category pays.

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Five categories

Cat A (smaller cars), Cat B (larger/more powerful cars), Cat C (goods vehicles & buses), Cat D (motorcycles) and Cat E (Open).

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10-year lifespan

A COE lasts 10 years. At the end you can deregister the car or renew the COE by paying the Prevailing Quota Premium (PQP).

FAQ

What is the COE price in Singapore now?add
The tracker above shows the latest Quota Premium for each COE category from the most recent LTA open bidding exercise, along with the change from the previous exercise and a two-year trend. Premiums are updated after each bidding round.
What are the COE categories A, B, C, D and E?add
Category A is for cars up to 1,600cc and 130bhp; Category B is for cars above 1,600cc or 130bhp; Category C is for goods vehicles and buses; Category D is for motorcycles; and Category E is "Open" — it can be used for any vehicle type except motorcycles, which is why Cat E and Cat B prices often move together.
When are COE bidding results announced?add
COE open bidding is held twice a month. Bidding typically opens on the first and third Monday of the month and closes on the following Wednesday at 4pm, when the results (the Quota Premium for each category) are announced. This tracker refreshes from LTA data after each exercise.
Why do COE prices keep changing?add
The premium is set purely by supply and demand at each bidding. The supply (quota) is fixed for the quarter based on vehicle deregistrations and the growth rate; when more buyers bid for a limited quota, the premium rises, and vice versa. Quota changes, dealer bidding, and economic sentiment all move the price exercise to exercise.
Can I predict the next COE price?add
No one can predict it reliably — it is decided by live bidding. The "recent 3-exercise average" shown is just a reference for where premiums have been trending; it is not an official LTA forecast. For renewing an existing COE, the cost is the Prevailing Quota Premium (PQP), which is the moving average of the last three months' premiums.
How is this different from renewing or financing a COE?add
This page tracks the market premium. To work out the cost of renewing your existing COE for 5 or 10 years, use the COE Renewal vs New Car calculator (which uses the PQP). To work out monthly instalments if you are financing a car, use the car loan and total cost of ownership calculators.

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