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Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI: Vehicle Loan Comparison

By KhatuLoans Editorial Team, edited by Hemant Kumar · Figures checked · Information only, not a loan provider

On the car loan, ICICI Bank and SBI starts lowest at 8.40%, compared with 9% at Chola. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 4 October 2026.

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI at a glance

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
Loan provider typeNBFCPrivate bankPublic sector bank
Legal nameCholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (Chola)ICICI BankState Bank of India
Vehicle loans with a published rateCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Three-wheeler loan, Tractor loanCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Electric car loan, Tractor loanCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Electric car loan
Car loan: published rate9% - 20% p.a.car; MUV 9% - 20%From 8.40%tenure >36 months; Q1 FY27 disbursed range 7.90% - 11.20%8.40% - 9.35%
Car loan: maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 84 months7 years
Two-wheeler loan: published rate15% - 28% p.a.10.25% - 26.10%11.70% - 15.70%
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 36 monthsUp to 60 months
Used car loan: published rate15% - 28% p.a.MUV 14% - 28%From 9.75%; Q1 FY27 disbursed range 9.75% - 16.90%10.45% - 15.60%credit-score based
Used car loan: maximum tenure5 yearsUp to 84 monthsUp to 5 years (10 years minus vehicle age)
Official websitecholamandalam.comicici.bank.insbi.bank.in

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting car loan rates as published: Chola from 9%, ICICI Bank from 8.40% and SBI from 8.40%. ICICI Bank and SBI is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered.

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
ProductNew Car LoanICICI Bank Car LoanSBI New Car Loan Scheme
Published rate9% - 20% p.a.car; MUV 9% - 20%From 8.40%tenure >36 months; Q1 FY27 disbursed range 7.90% - 11.20%8.40% - 9.35%
Rate basisFixedNot publishedMCLR-linked (per SBI auto loan rate page)
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 84 months7 years
Maximum fundingUp to 100% on-roadUp to 100% of on-road priceUp to 100% of on-road price
Processing fee0.5% - 2.5% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,500Up to Rs 8,500 + GSTRs 1,000-3,000 + GST (salaried) / Rs 1,500-4,000 + GST (non-salaried), slab by loan amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTForeclosure: 3% (up to 12 months), 2% (13-24 months), nil after 24 months; part-prepay 3% up to 24 months, nil afterNo prepayment charges; no foreclosure charges after 2 years (as published)
Other terms published
  • In-principle sanction at customer's place
  • Low down payment
  • Digital application
  • Rate depends on CIBIL score, income and car model
  • No advance EMI
  • Interest on daily reducing balance
  • Flexi-pay option: reduced EMI in initial months
  • Variants: Loyalty Car Loan (8.35%-9.30%), Assured Car Loan, NRI Car Loan with nil processing fee
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
icici.bank.in
icici.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in

EMI illustration: ₹10 lakh over 60 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Chola9%₹20,758₹2,45,501₹12,45,501
ICICI Bank8.40%₹20,468₹2,28,102₹12,28,102
SBI8.40%₹20,468₹2,28,102₹12,28,102

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (60 months)

Loan amountChola (9%)ICICI Bank (8.40%)SBI (8.40%)
₹5 lakh₹10,379₹10,234₹10,234
₹10 lakh₹20,758₹20,468₹20,468
₹15 lakh₹31,138₹30,703₹30,703
₹20 lakh₹41,517₹40,937₹40,937

Read the full guide: Car loan · EMI calculator

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI two-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting two-wheeler loan rates as published: Chola from 15%, ICICI Bank from 10.25% and SBI from 11.70%. ICICI Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. SBI lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 60 months).

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
ProductTwo Wheeler Loan (new only)ICICI Bank Two-Wheeler LoanSBI Two Wheeler Loan Scheme
Published rate15% - 28% p.a.10.25% - 26.10%11.70% - 15.70%
Rate basisFixedFixedMCLR-linked (1-year MCLR)
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 36 monthsUp to 60 months
Maximum fundingUp to 100% of bike valueUp to 100% of on-road price85% of on-road price; max Rs 3 lakh
Processing fee0.75% - 5% + sourcing fee Rs 500 - 2,500Up to 4% of loan amount3% of loan + GST (50% waiver for salary package customers)
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GST4% of principal outstanding (nil for eligible micro/small segment)Not published
Other terms published
  • No funding of used two-wheelers
  • Rural and semi-urban focus
  • Minimal documentation
  • 0.50% rate concession for electric two-wheelers
  • Separate Super Bike Loan: 12.55% - 14.55%, fee 2% (max Rs 10,000 + GST)
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
icici.bank.in
icici.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in

EMI illustration: ₹1 lakh over 36 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Chola15%₹3,467₹24,795₹1,24,795
ICICI Bank10.25%₹3,238₹16,585₹1,16,585
SBI11.70%₹3,307₹19,056₹1,19,056

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (36 months)

Loan amountChola (15%)ICICI Bank (10.25%)SBI (11.70%)
₹0.5 lakh₹1,733₹1,619₹1,654
₹1 lakh₹3,467₹3,238₹3,307
₹1.5 lakh₹5,200₹4,858₹4,961

Read the full guide: Two-wheeler loan · EMI calculator

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI used car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting used car loan rates as published: Chola from 15%, ICICI Bank from 9.75% and SBI from 10.45%. ICICI Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. ICICI Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 84 months).

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
ProductUsed Car LoanICICI Bank Used Car LoanSBI Certified Pre-Owned Car Loan
Published rate15% - 28% p.a.MUV 14% - 28%From 9.75%; Q1 FY27 disbursed range 9.75% - 16.90%10.45% - 15.60%credit-score based
Rate basisFixedNot publishedMCLR-linked (1-year MCLR)
Maximum tenure5 yearsUp to 84 monthsUp to 5 years (10 years minus vehicle age)
Maximum fundingUp to 100%*Up to 100% (as published)Up to 85% of valuation; loan Rs 2 lakh - Rs 150 lakh
Processing fee0.5% - 3.25% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,5002% of loan, max Rs 20,000 + GST1.50% of loan + GST (min Rs 3,000, max Rs 10,000 + GST)
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTSame schedule as new car loan (per service-charges page)Not published
Other terms published
  • Instant approval
  • Disbursal in 2-7 days after verification
  • Certified pre-owned cars from authorised dealers
  • Loan to be repaid before age 70
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
icici.bank.in
icici.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 48 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Chola15%₹13,915₹1,67,938₹6,67,938
ICICI Bank9.75%₹12,621₹1,05,825₹6,05,825
SBI10.45%₹12,790₹1,13,902₹6,13,902

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (48 months)

Loan amountChola (15%)ICICI Bank (9.75%)SBI (10.45%)
₹3 lakh₹8,349₹7,573₹7,674
₹5 lakh₹13,915₹12,621₹12,790
₹8 lakh₹22,265₹20,194₹20,463

Read the full guide: Used car loan · EMI calculator

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI electric car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting electric car loan rates as published: ICICI Bank from 9.10% and SBI from 8.30%. SBI is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. Chola does not publish an electric car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
ProductNot publishedICICI Bank EV Car LoanSBI Green Car Loan
Published rateNot publishedFrom 9.10%8.30% - 9.35%
Rate basisNot publishedNot publishedMCLR-linked (per SBI auto loan rate page)
Maximum tenureNot publishedNot publishedUp to 8 years
Maximum fundingNot publishedUp to 100% of on-road priceUp to 100% of on-road price
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedNil
Other terms publishedNot publishedNot published
  • Electric cars only
  • Concession vs regular car loan rate (published as 25 bps)
Official sourceNot publishedicici.bank.insbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in

EMI illustration: ₹15 lakh over 60 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
ICICI Bank9.10%₹31,210₹3,72,623₹18,72,623
SBI8.30%₹30,630₹3,37,825₹18,37,825

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (60 months)

Loan amountICICI Bank (9.10%)SBI (8.30%)
₹10 lakh₹20,807₹20,420
₹15 lakh₹31,210₹30,630
₹25 lakh₹52,017₹51,051

Read the full guide: Electric car loan

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI three-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Chola publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. ICICI Bank and SBI do not publish a three-wheeler loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
ProductThree Wheeler LoansNot publishedNot published
Published rateNew non-EV 21% - 28%; used non-EV 25% - 28% p.a.Not publishedNot published
Rate basisFixedNot publishedNot published
Processing feeNew 1.5% - 3.5%; used 1% - 2.5% + sourcing feeNot publishedNot published
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot publishedNot published
Other terms published
  • Rural and semi-urban focus
Not publishedNot published
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
Not publishedNot published

Read the full guide: Three-wheeler loan

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI tractor loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting tractor loan rates as published: Chola from 12% and ICICI Bank from 12%. ICICI Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (12 - 72 months). SBI does not publish a tractor loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
ProductTractor & Farm Equipment LoansICICI Bank Tractor LoanSBI New Tractor Loan Scheme
Published rateNew 12% - 28%; used 17% - 28% p.a.12.00% - 21.00%Oct-Dec 2025 disbursed range1-year MCLR + 3.60% to + 4.35%by collateral
Rate basisFixedNot publishedMCLR-linked (1-year MCLR)
Maximum tenureNot published12 - 72 monthsUp to 5 years (half-yearly instalments)
Maximum fundingNot publishedNot published75% of tractor + accessories cost (25% margin); loan Rs 2 lakh - Rs 25 lakh
Processing feeNew 0.25% - 2%; used 0.75% - 3.25% + sourcing feeUp to 2% of loan + GST1.50% of loan amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GST4% of prepaid amountNot published
Other terms published
  • New, used and refinance
  • Harvesters, trolleys, rotavators, power tillers
  • Repayment based on crop patterns
  • Monthly, quarterly or half-yearly instalments
  • Approval in 1-2 working days
  • Collateral optional
  • Minimum 2 acres agricultural land
  • Loan paid directly to dealer
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
icici.bank.in
icici.bank.in
sbi.bank.in

EMI illustration: ₹8 lakh over 60 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Chola12%₹17,796₹2,67,733₹10,67,733
ICICI Bank12%₹17,796₹2,67,733₹10,67,733

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (60 months)

Loan amountChola (12%)ICICI Bank (12%)
₹5 lakh₹11,122₹11,122
₹8 lakh₹17,796₹17,796
₹12 lakh₹26,693₹26,693

Read the full guide: Tractor loan

Which is better: Chola, ICICI Bank or SBI?

No loan provider is best for everyone. This is how the published figures split, product by product.

  • Car loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank and SBI (8.40%) versus 9% at Chola.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank (10.25%) versus 15% at Chola and 11.70% at SBI.
  • Used car loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank (9.75%) versus 15% at Chola and 10.45% at SBI.
  • Two-wheeler loan, longer maximum tenure: SBI (up to 60 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Used car loan, longer maximum tenure: ICICI Bank (up to 84 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Tractor loan, longer maximum tenure: ICICI Bank (12 - 72 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.

Pick on total cost, not the headline rate: ask each loan provider for the Key Fact Statement and compare the APR and total repayable amount. A low rate with a high processing fee can cost more than a slightly higher rate with no fee.

Bank type and how each loan provider sets its rate

Chola is a nbfc, ICICI Bank is a private bank and SBI is a public sector bank.

What the loan providers' own pages say about how their rates are set:

  • Chola car loan: Fixed.
  • Chola two-wheeler loan: Fixed.
  • Chola used car loan: Fixed.
  • Chola electric two- and three-wheeler loan: Fixed.
  • Chola three-wheeler loan: Fixed.
  • Chola tractor loan: Fixed.
  • Chola commercial vehicle loan: Fixed.
  • ICICI Bank two-wheeler loan: Fixed.

Banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) publish rates in different ways: some give a range, some only a starting rate and some only a maximum. That is why this page compares like with like and marks every gap as not published instead of guessing.

About Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI

Chola

NBFC · Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (Chola)

Murugappa Group's vehicle-finance-led NBFC with a large rural and semi-urban branch network

Lowest published starting rate: 9% (Car loan)

ICICI Bank

Private bank

Large private-sector loan provider with a digital-first car loan process, covering new, used and EV cars, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors.

Lowest published starting rate: 8.40% (Car loan)

SBI

Public sector bank · State Bank of India

India's largest bank, offering MCLR-linked car, green (EV) car, certified pre-owned car and two-wheeler loans, plus SME commercial vehicle and agri tractor loans.

Lowest published starting rate: 8.30% (Electric car loan)

What to check before you choose a vehicle loan

  1. Ask for the Key Fact Statement (KFS). RBI requires loan providers to give you one before you sign, showing the interest rate, all fees, the APR and the total amount you will repay.
  2. Compare APR, not the headline rate. Processing fee, documentation charges and insurance change the real cost.
  3. Ask about pre-closure charges. Fixed-rate vehicle loans often carry charges for paying early; floating-rate loans to individuals cannot.
  4. Check what is bundled. Insurance, extended warranty or accessories added to the loan raise the amount you pay interest on. You are free to buy insurance elsewhere.
  5. Confirm the hypothecation. The loan provider's name is noted on the registration certificate. After the last EMI, collect the NOC and have it removed at the RTO.

Terms used on this page

Plain meanings of the terms this comparison uses.

Starting rate: The lowest rate a loan provider advertises for a product. Most borrowers are offered a higher rate, because the final rate depends on credit score, income, employer and loan amount.

APR: Annual percentage rate. It adds the processing fee and other charges to the interest rate, so it shows the yearly cost of the loan better than the interest rate alone.

Key Fact Statement: A short summary the loan provider gives you before you sign. It lists the interest rate, every fee, the APR and the total amount you will repay. RBI requires it for retail loans.

Floating rate and repo rate: A floating rate moves with a benchmark, and for banks that is usually the RBI repo rate, the rate at which RBI lends to banks. A fixed rate stays the same for the period you agree.

Processing fee: A one-time charge for handling the application. It is usually a percentage of the loan amount plus GST, and it is often deducted before the money reaches you.

Credit score: A number from 300 to 900 that shows how you have repaid past loans and cards. A higher score usually gets you a lower rate.

Sources, method and last check

Every figure above comes from the loan provider's own website. We checked them on 4 October 2026 and list the pages used.

Method: we list only figures we could find on the loan provider's official pages. A blank means the loan provider does not publish that figure, and we never estimate one. Rankings use the published starting rate and published maximum tenure only. Read our editorial policy, how we make money and tell us about an error.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better for a car loan: Chola, ICICI Bank or SBI?

On the car loan, ICICI Bank and SBI starts lowest at 8.40%, compared with 9% at Chola. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 4 October 2026. The better choice depends on your profile, the loan amount and the fees in your offer letter.

Which has the lower car loan interest rate: Chola, ICICI Bank or SBI?

ICICI Bank and SBI has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Chola 9%, ICICI Bank 8.40% and SBI 8.40% (checked 4 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the loan provider's approval.

What is the processing fee on a car loan at Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Chola: 0.5% - 2.5% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,500. ICICI Bank: Up to Rs 8,500 + GST. SBI: Rs 1,000-3,000 + GST (salaried) / Rs 1,500-4,000 + GST (non-salaried), slab by loan amount. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

What is the maximum car loan tenure at Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Chola: not published. ICICI Bank: up to 84 months. SBI: 7 years.

What is the EMI on a ₹10 lakh car loan at Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Over 60 months at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Chola about ₹20,758 a month at 9%; ICICI Bank about ₹20,468 a month at 8.40%; SBI about ₹20,468 a month at 8.40%. This is an illustration that leaves out fees, GST and insurance. Your offered rate may be higher.

How much of the vehicle price can I borrow on a car loan from Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Chola: Up to 100% on-road. ICICI Bank: Up to 100% of on-road price. SBI: Up to 100% of on-road price. Funding is usually profile-based, so the loan provider decides the final amount.

What other terms do Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI publish for a car loan?

Chola: In-principle sanction at customer's place; Low down payment. ICICI Bank: Digital application; Rate depends on CIBIL score, income and car model. SBI: No advance EMI; Interest on daily reducing balance; Flexi-pay option: reduced EMI in initial months. Check each loan provider's page for eligibility and documents before you apply.

Can I prepay or foreclose a car loan early at Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Chola: Full closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GST. ICICI Bank: Foreclosure: 3% (up to 12 months), 2% (13-24 months), nil after 24 months; part-prepay 3% up to 24 months, nil after. SBI: No prepayment charges; no foreclosure charges after 2 years (as published). Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which vehicle loans do Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI publish rates for?

Chola: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, three-wheeler loan, tractor loan. ICICI Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, electric car loan, tractor loan. SBI: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, electric car loan. Based on each loan provider's own website, checked 4 October 2026.

Are the rates on this page the rate I will get?

No. They are the rates the loan providers publish, usually a range or a starting rate. Your approved rate depends on your credit score, income, loan amount, tenure and vehicle. Always read the Key Fact Statement before you sign.

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