Insights and Market Analysis

April 2026 COE Premiums Rise as Demand Intensifies

April 2026 COE results show a climb in Category A premiums to $123,010, while Category B remained steady. Open Category E reached a peak of $125,002 amid persistent high demand and over-subscription across most vehicle classes.

March 2026 COE Premiums Climb Across All Categories

The March 2026 COE bidding exercises saw a consistent upward trend in premiums. Category A prices rose by 3.39% in the second round, while motorcycle premiums surged by over 11%.

Electric Vehicles Capture Majority Share in February 2026

February 2026 sees a historic shift as Electric Vehicles claim over 55% of the Singapore car market. Leading brands like BYD and Tesla dominate registrations, while SUVs remain the preferred vehicle type for new owners.

COE Premiums Diverge in February 2026 Results

February 2026 COE results saw Category B premiums drop by over $5,800, while Category A remained stable above $106,000. Open category bidding intensified significantly, reaching an over-subscription rate of 238.9% in the second round.

Cat A COE Overtakes Cat B: The Budget 2026 PARF Effect

Cat A COE closed above Cat B for only the second time in 35 years. The last instance was during the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis. Budget 2026's PARF overhaul, slashing rebate rates and halving the cap to $30,000, hit Cat B's cost of ownership hardest, producing a $1,500 inversion.

Electric Revolution as BYD Dominates January 2026 Car Market

Electric vehicles officially claim over half the Singapore car market in January 2026, with BYD leading the charge. Explore the latest trends in fuel types and the overwhelming preference for SUVs.

Budget 2026: What the PARF Rebate Changes Mean for Car Owners

Singapore Budget 2026 slashed PARF rebates by 45 percentage points and halved the cap from $60,000 to $30,000. Here's what changed and how it affects vehicle owners.

Singapore Car Market December 2025: EV and SUV Surge

Singapore's car market in December 2025 saw a remarkable shift towards electrification, with Electric and Hybrid vehicles capturing over 86% of new registrations. SUVs remained the top vehicle type, while Chinese brand BYD emerged as the overall market leader, signaling evolving consumer preferences and industry dynamics.

Singapore COE Premiums Climb in January 2026 Bidding Rounds

January 2026 COE bidding saw premiums rise significantly for Category A cars, climbing over 7% across two exercises. Category B also increased, while Category C and E experienced slight dips. Demand remained high, especially for private vehicles, with strong over-subscription rates signalling a competitive market.

December 2025 COE: Cat A Surges, Cat B Plunges

Electric Vehicles Lead November 2025 Car Sales

Singapore COE Premiums Show Mixed Trends November 2025

Electric Vehicles Dominate Singapore October 2025

Singapore Car Market: September 2025 Snapshot

October 2025 COE Bidding: Premiums Ease

Electric Vehicles Surge in Singapore August 2025