Andhra Pradesh
State / UT
APSPDCL
Utility Board
₹1.90/unit
1 Unit Rate
4 covered
Categories
Tariff by Connection Category
Domestic (Residential)
| Slab Range (kWh) | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| 0–30 | ₹1.90 |
| 31–75 | ₹3.00 |
| 76–125 | ₹4.50 |
| 126–225 | ₹6.00 |
| 226–400 | ₹8.75 |
| 401–above | ₹9.75 |
Detailed Charges
Commercial
| Slab Range (kWh) | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| 0–50 | ₹5.40 |
| 51–100 | ₹7.65 |
| 101–300 | ₹9.05 |
| 301–500 | ₹9.60 |
| 501–above | ₹10.15 |
Detailed Charges
SOURCED (secondary) — APERC FY2026-27 LT tariff schedule (unchanged from FY2025-26), per apelectricitybillcalculator.in and thediscombill.com/tariffs/andhra-pradesh/apepdcl/; APERC applies the same statewide LT tariff to APSPDCL, APEPDCL and APCPDCL alike. Category LT-II-A(i) Shops/Offices. Separate flat-rate LT-II sub-categories exist for advertising hoardings and function halls (Rs.12.25/unit, no telescoping) not modelled here. AP levies a flat Rs.1.00/unit electricity duty on commercial/industrial consumption which this schema cannot represent (it only supports percentage-of-energy-charge duty) — not modelled; this file's top-level electricityDutyPercent (0) does not capture it. Pending primary APERC order cross-check.
Industrial
| Rate | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| All units | ₹6.70 |
Detailed Charges
SOURCED (secondary) — APERC FY2026-27 LT tariff schedule, per thediscombill.com/tariffs/andhra-pradesh/apepdcl/ and eb.billcalculator.in/1-unit-electricity-price-apepdcl/ (cross-checked, consistent rate). Category LT-III(A) Industry (General), flat rate (not slabbed). Same Rs.1.00/unit flat electricity duty caveat as commercial applies and is not modelled. Pending primary APERC order cross-check.
Agriculture
| Rate | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| All units | ₹0.00 |
Detailed Charges
SOURCED (secondary) — APERC LT-V Agricultural category, per thediscombill.com/tariffs/andhra-pradesh/apepdcl/: free supply under the AP Government's agriculture subsidy scheme, covering the great majority (~12+ lakh) of registered agricultural consumers statewide. Pending primary APERC order cross-check.
Andhra Pradesh Tariff Structure Explained
Andhra Pradesh 1 Unit Rate
For domestic electricity consumers in Andhra Pradesh, the initial 1 unit rate starts at ₹1.90 per kWh for consumption within the first slab per monthly billing cycle.
Tariff Categories
The tariff schedule for Andhra Pradesh covers 4 consumer categories:
- Domestic (Residential) — for households.
- Commercial — for shops and businesses.
- Industrial — for factories and manufacturing units.
- Agriculture — for irrigation and farm-pump connections.
Fixed Charges and Other Charges
On top of unit energy rates, APSPDCL bills can include:
- A fixed or demand charge, based on connection parameters.
- Meter rent, where applicable.
Electricity Bill Calculation
To estimate your Andhra Pradesh electricity bill by hand:
- Multiply your monthly consumption in kilowatt-hours (units) by the applicable slab rate for each band.
- Add the fixed or demand charge.
- Add electricity duty and any fuel cost adjustment that applies.
Or skip the arithmetic with our APSPDCL electricity bill calculator.
Applicable Electricity Board
These electricity tariff rates are applicable for consumers in Andhra Pradesh served by APSPDCL.
State / UT
Andhra Pradesh
Electricity Board
APSPDCL
Last Updated
29 August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest electricity tariff rates in Andhra Pradesh?
The latest verified tariff rates for Andhra Pradesh are structured by connection category (Domestic (Residential), Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture) as shown in the tables above, sourced from Southern Power Distribution Co. of AP (APSPDCL)'s published tariff schedule effective 1 April 2025.
How do I calculate my Andhra Pradesh electricity bill online?
Use our dedicated APSPDCL bill calculator — enter your units consumed and connection type for an itemised, slab-by-slab estimate including fixed charges and electricity duty.
Why is my Andhra Pradesh electricity bill higher than the energy charges alone?
In addition to per-unit slab rates (energy charges), your bill includes other components such as fixed/demand charges, meter rent and electricity duty (tax).
How often are these electricity tariff rates updated?
Electricity tariff rates in India are typically revised periodically by the respective State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC). We update our tariff data as soon as new orders are verified — see the "last verified" date on each category card above.
What is the price of 1 unit of electricity in Andhra Pradesh?
The rate for the first slab of Domestic electricity in Andhra Pradesh is ₹1.90 per unit. This rate may increase as consumption moves into higher slabs — see the Domestic (Residential) table above for the full slab structure.
Does APSPDCL offer a separate tariff for Commercial or Industrial connections?
Yes — see the Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture categories above for their own slab rates and fixed charges, distinct from the Domestic tariff.