Car Loan EMI Calculator

Calculate the monthly EMI on your car loan, see how much interest you will pay, and find a tenure that fits your budget — all in your browser.

Monthly EMI
Total interest
Total payable

The EMI formula

EMI = P × R × (1 + R)N ÷ [ (1 + R)N − 1 ]

P = loan amount · R = monthly interest rate (annual ÷ 12 ÷ 100) · N = number of monthly instalments. This calculator applies the standard reducing-balance formula.

Amortization schedule

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How car loan EMIs work

Car loans are medium-term loans, usually running 3 to 7 years. Rates sit higher than home loans but lower than unsecured personal loans, because the vehicle itself acts as collateral. Since cars depreciate quickly, a shorter tenure is often wiser — it keeps total interest down and avoids paying for a car long after it has lost much of its value.

The role of the down payment

A bigger down payment means a smaller principal, a lower EMI and less total interest. Use the calculator to compare financing the full price against putting more down upfront.

Real-world example

Finance 800,000 at 10% over 5 years and your EMI is around 17,000 a month, with total interest near 220,000. Raising your down payment by 200,000 — borrowing 600,000 instead — drops the EMI to about 12,750 and cuts interest by roughly a quarter.

Before you sign

  • Factor in insurance, registration and running costs, not just the EMI.
  • Prefer the shortest tenure you can comfortably afford.
  • Compare the on-road price across lenders and dealers.

Frequently asked questions

Most car loans run 3 to 7 years. A shorter tenure means a higher EMI but far less total interest — sensible because cars depreciate quickly.

Yes. A larger down payment reduces the financed principal, which lowers both the EMI and the total interest from day one.

Yes. The vehicle acts as collateral, which is why car loan rates are usually lower than unsecured personal loans.

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