Car Loan EMI Calculator
Calculate your exact car loan EMI and total interest before you buy, based on the vehicle's on-road price and your down payment.
Vehicle Details
Loan Terms (Principal: ₹0)
Auto Loan Breakdown
Monthly EMI
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Total Interest
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Total Amount Payable
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Current Car Loan & Reference Rates (India)
As of September 2026Sources: Reserve Bank of India (rbi.org.in) monetary policy statements, National Savings Institute (PPF notification), and public rate cards from major Indian banks.
Every formula on this page is built to standard Indian banking and regulatory conventions (RBI guidelines, IBA formulas, current FY tax rules) and independently verified with worked numeric examples before publishing.
What is this Calculator?
A Car Loan EMI Calculator is a specialized tool designed for auto financing in India. Vehicles are depreciating assets, so the financing math deserves a closer look than a home loan. This calculator helps you determine the exact monthly payment required to finance your new or used car.
By entering the vehicle's "on-road price" (ex-showroom price plus registration, insurance, and road tax), your cash down payment, the interest rate offered by your bank or NBFC, and the repayment tenure in months, you get a clear picture of the true cost of owning that car.
How it Works
The calculator subtracts your down payment from the vehicle's on-road price to find the loan principal, then applies the standard EMI equation over your chosen tenure:
E = P × r × (1 + r)^n / ((1 + r)^n - 1)
Because auto loans in India are typically measured in months, the tenure slider lets you choose standard terms like 36, 48, 60, 72, or 84 months, where n is exactly the number of months selected.
Example Calculation
Let's say you are buying a car with an on-road price of ₹9,00,000, and you make a down payment of ₹1,50,000. You need to finance the remaining ₹7,50,000.
Your bank offers you an 8.5% interest rate for a 60-month (5-year) term.
- Your monthly EMI will be approximately ₹15,387.
- Over the 60 months, you will pay approximately ₹1,73,244 in interest.
- The total amount paid to the bank will be roughly ₹9,23,244.
Benefits of Using This Tool
- See the Real Cost: Dealers and lenders often push a longer tenure to make the monthly payment look small. This tool exposes the total interest paid so you can make an informed decision.
- Find the Sweet Spot: Easily compare a 48-month loan vs a 60-month loan to find a payment you can afford without paying excessive interest.
- Negotiation Power: Knowing your numbers before you visit the showroom gives you leverage. Focus on the total on-road price and interest rate, not just the monthly EMI a salesperson quotes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is it better to get a longer or shorter car loan tenure?
A shorter tenure (36-48 months) is almost always better financially, since cars depreciate quickly and you pay less total interest. With longer tenures (72-84 months), you risk owing more on the loan than the car is actually worth for a longer stretch of time.
Should I make a larger down payment if I can afford it?
Generally yes. A larger down payment reduces both your EMI and the total interest paid. Most Indian lenders also require a minimum down payment of around 10-15% of the on-road price, and rarely finance 100% of the vehicle cost.
Are interest rates higher for used cars?
Yes, typically. Banks and NBFCs consider used cars riskier collateral than new cars, since their resale value is harder to predict and depreciation is steeper. Expect used car loan rates to run a few percentage points higher than new car loans.
Does this calculator include insurance and registration costs?
The on-road price you enter should already include registration, road tax, and insurance for the first year, since that's the actual amount typically financed. This calculator computes only the loan repayment — ongoing costs like fuel, maintenance, and annual insurance renewal are separate and not included.
Sources & References
- Investopedia - Financial Calculation Standards
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Guidelines