EMI, total interest, and the salary you need for a 15 Lakh car loan — at every rate and tenure.
Rates and slabs are indicative, as of August 2026
Short answer: a 15 Lakh car loan at 9.5% for 5 years costs ₹31,503 a month. You repay ₹18.90 L in total, of which ₹3.90 L is interest. At fifteen lakh, the EMI alone crosses ₹30,000 on a five-year term. Lenders will want to see monthly income well above ₹1 lakh.
| Rate | 3 yrs | 4 yrs | 5 yrs | 6 yrs | 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5% | ₹47,351 | ₹36,972 | ₹30,775 | ₹26,668 | ₹23,755 |
| 9.0% | ₹47,700 | ₹37,328 | ₹31,138 | ₹27,038 | ₹24,134 |
| 9.5% | ₹48,049 | ₹37,685 | ₹31,503 | ₹27,412 | ₹24,516 |
| 10.0% | ₹48,401 | ₹38,044 | ₹31,871 | ₹27,789 | ₹24,902 |
| 11.0% | ₹49,108 | ₹38,768 | ₹32,614 | ₹28,551 | ₹25,684 |
Highlighted cell is the most common combination: 9.5% over 5 years.
| Tenure | Monthly EMI | Total Interest | Total Repaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | ₹48,049 | ₹2.30 L | ₹17.30 L |
| 4 years | ₹37,685 | ₹3.09 L | ₹18.09 L |
| 5 years | ₹31,503 | ₹3.90 L | ₹18.90 L |
| 6 years | ₹27,412 | ₹4.74 L | ₹19.74 L |
| 7 years | ₹24,516 | ₹5.59 L | ₹20.59 L |
The EMI is not what the car costs you. For a 15 Lakh loan, budget for these as well:
| Cost | Typical Amount |
|---|---|
| Down payment (10–20%) | ₹2.65 L approx |
| Insurance (first year) | ₹52,500 approx |
| Registration & road tax | ₹1,35,000 approx |
| Annual servicing | ₹18,000 approx |
| Fuel (1,000 km/month) | ₹6,000–₹10,000/month |
Add insurance, fuel and servicing to the EMI and the real monthly cost of a 15 Lakh car loan is closer to ₹45,378 than ₹31,503.
A new car in India typically loses 15–20% of its value the moment it is registered, and roughly 50% by year five. Meanwhile a five-year loan repays only about 35% of principal in its first two years. That gap is why buyers who sell early often find they owe the bank more than the car fetches.
Two things reduce this risk: a larger down payment, and a tenure of five years or less.
A 15 Lakh car loan at 9.5% over 5 years has an EMI of approximately ₹31,503. Total repayment comes to ₹18.90 L, of which ₹3.90 L is interest.
Lenders typically cap car loan EMIs at around 40% of net monthly income, and often lower if you already have a home loan. For an EMI of ₹31,503, you would need a monthly take-home of roughly ₹78,757.
At 9.5% over 5 years, total interest on a 15 Lakh loan is about ₹3.90 L. Shortening the tenure to 3 years cuts it to ₹2.30 L, though the EMI rises to ₹48,049.
It lowers the monthly outgo but costs more overall, and there is a specific risk with cars: they depreciate faster than long loans amortise. On a 7-year term you can end up owing more than the car is worth for several years, which makes selling or an insurance write-off painful. Five years is a sensible ceiling for most buyers.
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Written and checked by the PaisaSamajh editorial desk · Last reviewed: 24 August 2026 · How we check this →
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