COE

COE premium spike points to more hikes this year, warn industry observers

2026-08-19T11:00:35.000Z
The Category B COE price inched up from S$129,910 to S$131,001 – a 0.8 per cent increase.
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COE premiums up across most categories; Cat A price climbs 3.7% to S$128,501

2026-08-19T08:38:11.000Z
The premium for a Category A COE – meant for smaller, less-powerful cars and electric vehicles – is down 1.7% at S$123,890 in the latest tender exercise.

Cat A COE premium eases as demand is diverted to Cat B

2026-08-05T13:18:21.000Z
The motorcycle (Category D) COE premium records a 3% increase from S$10,202 to S$10,503.

Cat A COE premium eases 1.7% to S$123,890; Cat B price stays flat

2026-08-05T08:41:23.000Z
As at the end of June, 79% of Singapore’s total car population of 653,442 units were privately owned.

Private car population falls to lowest since 2019 as rental car numbers hit record high

2026-07-30T12:45:47.000Z
BYD opened a new showroom at Tampines One on Tuesday.

As COE premiums correct from recent high, more supply could be on the way

2026-07-22T12:09:44.000Z
The premium for Category B COEs fell slightly from S$130,889 to S$129,890 – a decrease of 0.8%.

Cat A COE price eases to S$126,000 after reaching record in previous tender; Cat B also down

2026-07-22T08:28:43.000Z
Rising Certificate of Entitlement premiums mean the Nissan NV200 van, shown here, now costs around 34% more at S$133,800 with COE, compared to December 2023.

COE: Industry calls for closer look at commercial vehicle category as premiums hit new high

2026-07-12T23:00:00.000Z
In 2027, the combined maximum incentives for EV cars will be lowered to S$20,000 from S$30,000 currently.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Record Cat A COE: expiring EV perk, longer bidding interval behind ‘re-run of 2025 mania’

2026-07-08T11:38:57.000Z