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Chola vs ICICI Bank: Vehicle Loan Comparison

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

ICICI Bank has the lower published starting car loan rate at 8.40%, against 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 at a glance

DetailCholaICICI Bank
Loan provider typeNBFCPrivate bank
Legal nameCholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (Chola)ICICI Bank
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 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%
Car loan: maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 84 months
Two-wheeler loan: published rate15% - 28% p.a.10.25% - 26.10%
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 36 months
Used car loan: published rate15% - 28% p.a.MUV 14% - 28%From 9.75%; Q1 FY27 disbursed range 9.75% - 16.90%
Used car loan: maximum tenure5 yearsUp to 84 months
Official websitecholamandalam.comicici.bank.in

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

Starting car loan rates as published: Chola from 9% and ICICI Bank from 8.40%. 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.

DetailCholaICICI Bank
ProductNew Car LoanICICI Bank 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%
Rate basisFixedNot published
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 84 months
Maximum fundingUp to 100% on-roadUp to 100% of on-road price
Processing fee0.5% - 2.5% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,500Up to Rs 8,500 + GST
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 after
Other terms published
  • In-principle sanction at customer's place
  • Low down payment
  • Digital application
  • Rate depends on CIBIL score, income and car model
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
icici.bank.in
icici.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

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%)
₹5 lakh₹10,379₹10,234
₹10 lakh₹20,758₹20,468
₹15 lakh₹31,138₹30,703
₹20 lakh₹41,517₹40,937

Read the full guide: Car loan · EMI calculator

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

Starting two-wheeler loan rates as published: Chola from 15% and ICICI Bank from 10.25%. 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.

DetailCholaICICI Bank
ProductTwo Wheeler Loan (new only)ICICI Bank Two-Wheeler Loan
Published rate15% - 28% p.a.10.25% - 26.10%
Rate basisFixedFixed
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 36 months
Maximum fundingUp to 100% of bike valueUp to 100% of on-road price
Processing fee0.75% - 5% + sourcing fee Rs 500 - 2,500Up to 4% of loan amount
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)
Other terms published
  • No funding of used two-wheelers
  • Rural and semi-urban focus
  • Minimal documentation
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
icici.bank.in
icici.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

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%)
₹0.5 lakh₹1,733₹1,619
₹1 lakh₹3,467₹3,238
₹1.5 lakh₹5,200₹4,858

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

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

Starting used car loan rates as published: Chola from 15% and ICICI Bank from 9.75%. 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 Bank
ProductUsed Car LoanICICI Bank Used Car Loan
Published rate15% - 28% p.a.MUV 14% - 28%From 9.75%; Q1 FY27 disbursed range 9.75% - 16.90%
Rate basisFixedNot published
Maximum tenure5 yearsUp to 84 months
Maximum fundingUp to 100%*Up to 100% (as published)
Processing fee0.5% - 3.25% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,5002% of loan, max Rs 20,000 + 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)
Other terms published
  • Instant approval
  • Disbursal in 2-7 days after verification
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
icici.bank.in
icici.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

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%)
₹3 lakh₹8,349₹7,573
₹5 lakh₹13,915₹12,621
₹8 lakh₹22,265₹20,194

Read the full guide: Used car loan · EMI calculator

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

Only ICICI Bank publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Chola does not publish an electric car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailCholaICICI Bank
ProductNot publishedICICI Bank EV Car Loan
Published rateNot publishedFrom 9.10%
Maximum fundingNot publishedUp to 100% of on-road price
Official sourceNot publishedicici.bank.in

Read the full guide: Electric car loan

Chola vs ICICI Bank 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 does not publish a three-wheeler loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

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

Read the full guide: Three-wheeler loan

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

Starting tractor loan rates as published: Chola from 12% and ICICI Bank from 12%.

DetailCholaICICI Bank
ProductTractor & Farm Equipment LoansICICI Bank Tractor Loan
Published rateNew 12% - 28%; used 17% - 28% p.a.12.00% - 21.00%Oct-Dec 2025 disbursed range
Rate basisFixedNot published
Maximum tenureNot published12 - 72 months
Processing feeNew 0.25% - 2%; used 0.75% - 3.25% + sourcing feeUp to 2% of loan + GST
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GST4% of prepaid amount
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
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
icici.bank.in
icici.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 or ICICI Bank?

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

  • Car loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank (8.40%) versus 9% at Chola.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank (10.25%) versus 15% at Chola.
  • Used car loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank (9.75%) versus 15% at Chola.
  • Tractor loan: the loan providers publish the same starting rate (12%).
  • Used car loan, longer maximum tenure: ICICI Bank (up to 84 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 and ICICI Bank is a private 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 and ICICI Bank

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)

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 or ICICI Bank?

ICICI Bank has the lower published starting car loan rate at 8.40%, against 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 or ICICI Bank?

ICICI Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Chola 9% and ICICI Bank 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 and ICICI Bank?

Chola: 0.5% - 2.5% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,500. ICICI Bank: Up to Rs 8,500 + GST. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

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

Chola: not published. ICICI Bank: up to 84 months.

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

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%. 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 and ICICI Bank?

Chola: Up to 100% on-road. ICICI Bank: 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 and ICICI Bank 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. Check each loan provider's page for eligibility and documents before you apply.

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

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. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which vehicle loans do Chola and ICICI Bank 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. 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.

Does KhatuLoans lend money or charge for this comparison?

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