Last reviewed: 4 September 2026. Enter the financed amount after down payment. On-road extras belong in P only if you are borrowing them.
What is a Car Loan EMI Calculator?
A car loan EMI is a secured instalment. The vehicle is typically hypothecated to the lender. Depreciation starts the day you drive out; interest does not care about resale value. Use this page to see cash-flow cost, not to pick a variant.
How to use it
Start from on-road price minus down payment. Add insurance or accessories only if they are being financed. Tenure is often 1–7 years here. A longer book eases EMI while the car’s market value falls faster than principal in the first years.
How car loan EMI is calculated
Reducing-balance EMI on P, r and n — the same identity as other loans on this site. Residual value, balloon payments and manufacturer subvention are not modelled. If a dealer quotes a “low EMI” with a large final instalment, this tool will not match unless you encode that structure yourself.
Formula used
P = amount financed, r = annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100, n = months
Example calculation
₹8 lakh at 9.5% for 5 years has an EMI of about ₹16,803. Compare that EMI plus fuel and insurance with keeping a paid-off car, not with the sticker price alone.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I include on-road price?
Yes. EMI should be based on the amount you actually borrow after down payment.
Is a longer tenure better?
It eases cash flow but you pay more interest while the car depreciates.
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