Car Loan EMI Calculator
Work out the monthly EMI and total interest of a car loan, with a month-by-month schedule.
Car Loan EMI Calculator
Sets a typical amount and tenure. Keep the rate your lender quotes.
₹8 lakh
Up to 40 years (480 months).
- Principal79.4%₹8,00,000
- Interest20.6%₹2,08,089
- Total payable₹10,08,089
| Year | Paid | Principal | Interest | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹2,01,618 | ₹1,31,234 | ₹70,383 | ₹6,68,766 |
| 2 | ₹2,01,618 | ₹1,44,259 | ₹57,359 | ₹5,24,506 |
| 3 | ₹2,01,618 | ₹1,58,576 | ₹43,041 | ₹3,65,930 |
| 4 | ₹2,01,618 | ₹1,74,315 | ₹27,303 | ₹1,91,615 |
| 5 | ₹2,01,618 | ₹1,91,615 | ₹10,003 | ₹0 |
Car Loan EMI Calculator FAQ
What is the EMI on an ₹8 lakh car loan for 5 years?
At 9.5% a year it is ₹16,801 a month. You pay ₹2,08,089 in interest over 5 years, so the total comes to ₹10,08,089.
Should I take a 5-year or a 7-year car loan?
For ₹8 lakh at 9.5%, 7 years lowers the EMI to ₹13,075 but the interest rises to about ₹2.98 lakh, against about ₹2.08 lakh over 5 years. A shorter loan also means you finish paying while the car is worth more.
What loan amount should I enter for a car loan?
Enter only what you borrow: the on-road price (ex-showroom price plus registration, insurance and other charges) minus your down payment. A bigger down payment lowers both the EMI and the total interest.
Can I prepay my car loan early?
Usually yes, but many car loans are fixed-rate and lenders may charge a part-payment or foreclosure fee. On the example loan, ₹5,000 extra a month ends it 16 months sooner and saves ₹59,217 in interest, before any fee.
Why is the dealer's EMI higher than this calculator shows?
The quote may use a flat rate, add insurance or fees to the loan, or include extras. Ask for the reducing-balance rate and the exact loan amount, and enter those here to compare.