Calculate your electric car loan EMI
Year-by-year repayment schedule
| Year | Principal paid | Interest paid | Balance at year end |
|---|
Reducing-balance method. Results are estimates for planning; the loan provider's Key Fact Statement is final. Insurance, legal and other charges are not included.
Electric cars cost more upfront but less to run, so the true monthly budget is the EMI plus charging, against the EMI plus fuel of a petrol or diesel car.
Electric Car Loan at a glance
The figures the calculator starts with come from these typical ranges. Change them to match the offer in front of you.
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Typical loan amount | Roughly ₹7 lakh to ₹60 lakh or more, often 80% to 90% of the on-road price |
| Tenure | Usually up to 7 years, and some loan providers go longer with a matching battery warranty |
| Indicative interest rate | Roughly 8.5% to 14% a year, depending on loan provider, model and profile |
| Processing fee | Commonly 0.5% to 1.5% of the loan amount plus GST, and sometimes waived |
| Security / collateral | The electric car, hypothecated to the loan provider and noted on the RC |
| Typical time to disbursal | Roughly 1 to 5 working days, and delivery waiting periods can add time |
From our Electric Car Loan guide. Ranges are indicative; your offer may differ.
Electric Car Loan EMI table at 9%
Monthly EMI for common electric car loan amounts at an example rate of 9% a year, on the reducing-balance method loan providers use. Read across a row to see how a longer tenure lowers the EMI, and remember that it raises the total interest: on ₹21 lakh, the interest is ₹4,08,412 over 4 years but ₹7,38,113 over 7 years.
| Loan amount | EMI for 4 years | EMI for 5 years | EMI for 7 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹7 lakh | ₹17,420 | ₹14,531 | ₹11,262 |
| ₹14 lakh | ₹34,839 | ₹29,062 | ₹22,525 |
| ₹21 lakh | ₹52,259 | ₹43,593 | ₹33,787 |
| ₹28 lakh | ₹69,678 | ₹58,123 | ₹45,049 |
How the interest rate changes your electric car loan EMI
Your rate depends on your credit score, income, the loan provider and the loan details. On ₹13.6 lakh over 5 years, the gap between the lowest and highest indicative rate is ₹2,24,540 in total repayment, which is why it pays to compare offers before you accept one.
| Interest rate | Monthly EMI | Total interest | Extra vs lowest rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5% | ₹27,902 | ₹3,14,149 | — |
| 9% | ₹28,231 | ₹3,33,882 | +₹19,733 |
| 11.5% | ₹29,910 | ₹4,34,597 | +₹1,20,448 |
| 14% | ₹31,645 | ₹5,38,689 | +₹2,24,540 |
Down payment: how it changes your electric car loan EMI
The down payment decides how much you borrow. A larger one lowers both the EMI and the total interest, and it protects you from owing more than the vehicle is worth. For an on-road price of ₹17 lakh at 9% over 5 years:
| Down payment | Loan amount | Monthly EMI | Total interest | Total cost incl. down payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% (₹1.7 lakh) | ₹15.3 lakh | ₹31,760 | ₹3,75,617 | ₹20,75,617 |
| 20% (₹3.4 lakh) | ₹13.6 lakh | ₹28,231 | ₹3,33,882 | ₹20,33,882 |
| 30% (₹5.1 lakh) | ₹11.9 lakh | ₹24,702 | ₹2,92,147 | ₹19,92,147 |
| 40% (₹6.8 lakh) | ₹10.2 lakh | ₹21,174 | ₹2,50,411 | ₹19,50,411 |
The real cost of an electric car loan: fees and APR
The EMI covers interest and principal only. Loan providers also charge a processing fee, commonly around 0.5% to 1.5% of the amount on electric car loans, plus 18% GST, and it is usually deducted from the money you receive. Because you pay the EMI on the full amount but receive less, the annual percentage rate (APR) is higher than the interest rate. For ₹13.6 lakh at 9% over 5 years:
| Processing fee | Fee incl. GST | Money in hand | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5% + GST | ₹8,024 | ₹13,51,976 | 9.25% |
| 1% + GST | ₹16,048 | ₹13,43,952 | 9.51% |
| 1.5% + GST | ₹24,072 | ₹13,35,928 | 9.77% |
Every loan provider must show the APR and total repayable amount in the Key Fact Statement before you sign. Compare offers on that figure, not on the headline rate. At a 1% fee, this loan's APR is about 9.51%.
Can you afford this EMI?
Loan providers usually keep all your EMIs together within about 40% to 50% of net monthly income. For an EMI of ₹28,231 with no other loans, that means a take-home income of at least ₹57,000 at the 50% limit, and about ₹71,000 to stay within a more comfortable 40%. Existing EMIs, including credit card EMIs, reduce what is left for this one.
Put part of what you save on fuel towards the loan each month. Some loan providers offer slightly lower green rates on EVs, so ask for them.
Prepay to cut the interest
Paying a lump sum towards the principal reduces the interest for the rest of the loan. On ₹13.6 lakh at 9% over 5 years, a part-prepayment of ₹1,50,000 after the first year:
- with the EMI kept at ₹28,231, closes the loan about 7 months early and saves roughly ₹59,593 of interest;
- with the tenure kept, cuts the EMI to about ₹24,499 and saves roughly ₹29,172 of interest.
Keeping the EMI and shortening the tenure saves more. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry prepayment charges; fixed-rate loans may, so check your agreement first.
How electric car loan EMI is calculated
Loan providers use the reducing-balance formula: EMI = P × R × (1 + R)N ÷ ((1 + R)N − 1), where P is the loan amount, R is the yearly rate divided by 12 and by 100, and N is the number of monthly instalments.
For ₹13.6 lakh at 9% over 60 months, R is 0.0075 and the EMI comes to ₹28,231. In the first month, ₹10,200 of it is interest and ₹18,031 repays principal. Each month the balance falls, so the interest part shrinks and the principal part grows. In the first year you pay about ₹1,13,248 in interest, which is 33% of what you pay in that period. The year-by-year schedule in the calculator shows the full split.
Before you apply for an electric car loan
The calculator tells you what the loan costs. Before you apply, check whether you qualify, what documents loan providers ask for and the mistakes borrowers most often make.
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Electric Car Loan EMI: frequently asked questions
What is the EMI for an electric car loan of ₹13,60,000?
At 9% a year for 5 years, the EMI is ₹28,231 and the total interest is ₹3,33,882. Over 4 years the EMI rises to ₹33,844 but the interest falls to ₹2,64,496.
How is electric car loan EMI calculated?
With the reducing-balance formula EMI = P x R x (1+R)^N / ((1+R)^N - 1), where R is the monthly rate and N the number of months. Interest is charged only on the balance still outstanding, so the interest part of each EMI falls over time.
Does the electric car loan EMI include the processing fee?
No. The EMI covers interest and principal. The processing fee, usually around 0.5% to 1.5% of the amount plus 18% GST, is generally deducted upfront. Use the APR in the Key Fact Statement to compare total cost.
How much down payment do I need for an electric car loan?
Loan providers set their own limit. Many ask for at least about 10% of the on-road price. On ₹17,00,000, moving from 10% to 30% down cuts the EMI from ₹31,760 to ₹24,702.
How can I reduce my electric car loan EMI?
Choose a longer tenure, borrow less by paying a bigger down payment, or get a lower rate by improving your credit score or comparing loan providers. A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises the total interest, so pick the shortest tenure you can comfortably afford.
Is the rate in this calculator my actual electric car loan rate?
No. 9% is an example within the indicative range of about 8.5% to 14%. Your rate depends on the loan provider, your credit score, income and the loan details. Enter the rate in your own offer for an exact EMI.
Does prepaying an electric car loan save money?
Yes. Here, prepaying ₹1,50,000 after one year saves roughly ₹59,593 of interest if you keep the EMI. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry prepayment charges; fixed-rate loans may.
Rates, fees and limits are indicative ranges for India, reviewed on the date above. KhatuLoans is not a loan provider and does not decide approval or pricing. Read our editorial policy and how we make money.
Official sources and further reading
These guides are written from Reserve Bank of India rules and official scheme pages. Rules, rates and scheme terms change, so check the current position on these sites and in your loan provider's Key Fact Statement before you apply.
- RBI: Key Facts Statement (KFS) for loans and advances. The Reserve Bank of India notification that tells loan providers to give every borrower a plain-language statement of the full cost of a loan.
- RBI Complaint Management System. Where to take a complaint against a bank, NBFC or other regulated loan provider if the loan provider does not resolve it.
- RBI (Pre-payment Charges on Loans) Directions, 2025. Bars pre-payment charges on floating-rate loans taken by individuals for non-business purposes, for loans sanctioned or renewed from 1 January 2026.
- Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021. The single complaint scheme for customers of banks, NBFCs and other RBI-regulated loan providers.
- RBI: Free Annual Credit Report to Individuals. Credit bureaus must give you one free full credit report with score every calendar year.
- RBI Financial Education. Consumer guidance from the Reserve Bank of India on borrowing, fraud and your rights as a customer.
Edited by Hemant Kumar. Rates on this site are indicative ranges, not offers.