Andhra Pradesh • Effective 2025-04-01

APSPDCL Per Unit Electricity Rate (2026)

Q: What is the per unit electricity rate of APSPDCL in 2026?

APSPDCL domestic energy charges start at ₹1.90/unit for the first 30 units and rise to ₹9.75/unit at the highest slab. Slabs are telescopic — only units within each slab are billed at that rate. See the full slab table on this page. Effective 2025-04-01.

Q: What is the commercial per-unit rate for APSPDCL?

APSPDCL commercial (LT) energy charges start at ₹5.40/unit and go up to ₹10.15/unit. Commercial fixed charges are ₹75/kW/month — typically higher than domestic. Industrial (LT) is usually a flat ₹7.80/unit.

AP Southern Power Distribution Corporation Ltd.. Domestic per-unit rates from ₹1.90 to ₹9.75 per kWh — plus commercial and industrial slabs, FAC and duty. Latest SERC-approved tariff.

Slab 1 rate

₹1.90

first 30 units

Top slab

₹9.75

per unit

Eff. @ 100u

₹3.44

all-in /unit

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APSPDCL domestic slab rates

Energy charge per unit — the headline price you see on your bill. Excludes fixed, FAC and duty.

Slab (units / month)	Energy rate (₹/unit)
1 – 30	₹1.90
31 – 75	₹3.00
76 – 125	₹4.50
126 – 225	₹6.00
226 – 400	₹8.75
Above 400	₹9.75

Fixed charges: ₹10/kW/mo
FAC / FPPCA: —
Electricity duty: 6%
Telescopic: Yes

Commercial (LT) per-unit rates

For shops, offices and small businesses on a LT-2 / commercial connection.

Slab (units / month)	Energy rate (₹/unit)
1 – 50	₹5.40
51 – 100	₹7.65
101 – 300	₹9.05
301 – 500	₹9.60
Above 500	₹10.15

Fixed charges: ₹75/kW/mo
FAC / FPPCA: —
Electricity duty: 6%
Telescopic: Yes

Industrial (LT) per-unit rates

For LT industrial consumers — typically a flat per-unit rate.

Slab (units / month)	Energy rate (₹/unit)
Above 0	₹7.80

Fixed charges: ₹80/kW/mo
FAC / FPPCA: —
Electricity duty: 6%
Telescopic: No

Effective APSPDCL per-unit rate by consumption

All-in rate (energy + fixed @ 2 kW + FAC + duty) at common monthly consumption levels. Excludes subsidy.

At 50 units/month

₹2.90

≈ ₹145 bill

At 100 units/month

₹3.44

≈ ₹344 bill

At 150 units/month

₹4.15

≈ ₹622 bill

At 200 units/month

₹4.70

≈ ₹940 bill

At 300 units/month

₹5.98

≈ ₹1,795 bill

At 500 units/month

₹7.51

≈ ₹3,756 bill

At 1000 units/month

₹8.92

≈ ₹8,923 bill

For your actual figure with your sanctioned load and subsidy eligibility, use the APSPDCL bill calculator.

About APSPDCL tariff structure

AP Southern Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. bills domestic consumers using a telescopic slab structure. Each slab applies only to the units within that range, so adding a few more units never reprices your earlier (cheaper) units.

Beyond energy charges, the APSPDCL bill includes a fixed charge of ₹10/kW/month on your sanctioned load, an FAC pass-through of ₹0.00/unit (revised monthly), and Andhra Pradesh electricity duty of 6%.

We verify APSPDCL rates against the latest SERC tariff order quarterly. Last verified: 2026-04-22. Original source: official tariff order.

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APSPDCL per-unit rate — common questions

Answers to the most common electricity bill questions in India.

What is the per unit electricity rate of APSPDCL in 2026?

APSPDCL domestic energy charges start at ₹1.90/unit for the first 30 units and rise to ₹9.75/unit at the highest slab. Slabs are telescopic — only units within each slab are billed at that rate. See the full slab table on this page. Effective 2025-04-01.

How much will 1 unit of electricity cost on my APSPDCL bill?

1 unit (1 kWh) is billed at the slab rate that applies to your monthly consumption — starting at ₹1.90/unit. The effective rate on your bill is higher because of fixed charges (₹10/kW), FAC, and electricity duty (6%). At a 100-unit monthly consumption, the all-in rate is roughly ₹3.44/unit.

What is the commercial per-unit rate for APSPDCL?

APSPDCL commercial (LT) energy charges start at ₹5.40/unit and go up to ₹10.15/unit. Commercial fixed charges are ₹75/kW/month — typically higher than domestic. Industrial (LT) is usually a flat ₹7.80/unit.

What is the FAC and electricity duty for APSPDCL?

APSPDCL currently passes through ₹0.00/unit as Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC / FPPCA — varies monthly). Andhra Pradesh electricity duty is 6% on the energy + fixed + FAC base. These add to your effective per-unit cost beyond the headline slab rate.

How often does APSPDCL change its per-unit rates?

Slab rates are revised through the annual SERC tariff order — typically effective from 1 April each financial year. The current APSPDCL rates are effective from 2025-04-01. FAC is revised more frequently (often monthly) to reflect fuel cost movements.