COE Insights

opinion

Cat A vs Cat B: Is the Upgrade Worth the Premium?

The gap between Cat A and Cat B COE premiums has collapsed to just $3,678—down from $50,000+ in previous years. We examine what is driving the convergence, whether Cat B still makes sense, and what LTA's category review could mean for buyers.

04 Oct 2025 · 8 min read

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guide

The True Cost of Owning a Car in Singapore: 2026 Edition

Beyond the sticker price: a complete line-by-line breakdown of every cost you will face owning a car in Singapore in 2026. The 10-year total will likely surprise you.

14 Sep 2025 · 9 min read

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news

EV COE: How Electric Vehicles Are Reshaping Category A

Electric vehicles now account for 45.6% of Cat A new car registrations, up from single digits just a few years ago. This structural shift is permanently reshaping COE demand, pushing premiums higher, and forcing a rethink of the category system itself.

31 Aug 2025 · 9 min read

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data

Every Time COE Broke a Record: A Complete Timeline

From the first $300 COE in 1990 to the $152,000 Cat E record in 2023 — a complete chronological timeline of every major COE price milestone across 35 years.

14 Aug 2025 · 9 min read

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data

COE Milestones: From $2 to $152K in 35 Years

In November 2008, a Category A COE cost $2. In October 2023, Cat E reached $152,000. The story of how Singapore's most controversial transport policy produced a 76,000x price range in 35 years.

31 Jul 2025 · 8 min read

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analysis

The Year Motorcycle COE Hit $13,000: What Really Happened to Category D

Category D (motorcycles) COE breached $13,000 in November 2022 — a historic high that made Singapore's two-wheelers the most expensive to register in the world. Here's what really drove the spike.

14 Jul 2025 · 9 min read

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