COE Insights

LTA Announces Q2 2026 Quota Changes

With the Feb-Apr 2026 quota period under way at 18,824 total COEs, we break down what the numbers mean for Q2 supply and where premiums could head next.

New EV Incentives Impact on COE

EVs now account for 45.6% of Cat A registrations, with BYD leading the charge. We examine how the EV surge and manufacturer power-tuning are reshaping COE dynamics.

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.