If you live in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, or any part of Andhra Pradesh, your monthly electricity bill comes from either APEPDCL, APSPDCL, or APCPDCL. You probably look at the total amount, pay it via an app, and move on. But have you ever paused to check exactly how they arrived at that number?
Most consumers don’t. They assume the 1 unit electricity price in Andhra Pradesh is just a single fixed number. The reality is far more complex. Andhra Pradesh uses a heavily tiered “telescopic” slab system for domestic users, combined with varying customer charges, fixed charges based on your load, and a per-unit electricity duty.
Let’s break down the exact tariff rates for domestic, commercial, and industrial connections in Andhra Pradesh so you know exactly what you are paying for every time you turn on your AC or water heater.
How Andhra Pradesh Domestic Slabs Work (Telescopic Billing)
Andhra Pradesh applies a telescopic billing system for domestic consumers under the LT-I(A) category. This means that your entire consumption isn’t billed at the highest rate you reach. Instead, your units are broken down into blocks, and each block is billed at its respective rate.
For example, if you consume 100 units, the first 30 units are billed at the cheapest rate, the next 45 units at the second rate, and the final 25 units at the third rate.
1 Unit Electricity Price in Andhra Pradesh — Domestic Slabs (LT-I A)
Here are the official base energy charges for domestic consumers across all AP DISCOMs:
📊 AP Domestic Tariff (LT-I A) — Monthly Slab Rates
| Monthly Consumption | Base Energy Rate (per unit) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 30 Units | ₹ 1.90 |
| 31 – 75 Units | ₹ 3.00 |
| 76 – 125 Units | ₹ 4.50 |
| 126 – 225 Units | ₹ 6.00 |
| 226 – 400 Units | ₹ 8.75 |
| Above 400 Units | ₹ 9.75 |
⚡ Additional Monthly Charges:
- Fixed Charge: ₹10 per kW of sanctioned load
- Customer Charge: Varies from ₹25 to ₹55 depending on your consumption slab
- Electricity Duty: A flat ₹0.06 per unit consumed
The Impact of Customer Charges and Duty
Most states charge a fixed percentage for electricity duty (like 5% or 16% on the total bill). Andhra Pradesh does it differently. The state charges a flat ₹0.06 per unit as Electricity Duty.
Additionally, AP DISCOMs apply a sliding scale “Customer Charge” that increases as you consume more power. If you consume under 30 units, it is just ₹25. But if you cross 225 units, the customer charge maxes out at ₹55 per month.
What Happens When You Cross 225 Units?
The most brutal jump in the Andhra Pradesh electricity tariff happens at the 225-unit mark. If you stay under 225, your highest rate is ₹6.00 per unit. But the moment you consume unit number 226, the rate jumps massively to ₹8.75 per unit.
Let’s look at how this plays out for an AP consumer with a 2 kW sanctioned load.
✅ Scenario A — 200 Units
Comfortably below the cliff
| 0-30 @ ₹1.90 | ₹57.00 |
| 31-75 @ ₹3.00 | ₹135.00 |
| 76-125 @ ₹4.50 | ₹225.00 |
| 126-200 @ ₹6.00 | ₹450.00 |
| Fixed + Cust. + Duty | ₹82.00 |
| Total Bill | ₹949.00 |
⚠️ Scenario B — 300 Units
Deep into the ₹8.75 slab
| 0-225 (Base Slabs) | ₹1,017.00 |
| 226-300 @ ₹8.75 | ₹656.25 |
| Fixed + Cust. + Duty | ₹93.00 |
| Total Bill | ₹1,766.25 |
Those extra 100 units almost doubled the bill because they were entirely charged at the premium ₹8.75 rate, while also maxing out the customer charges.
Commercial, Industrial & Aqua Tariffs in AP
Andhra Pradesh has distinct categories for businesses, industries, and its massive aquaculture sector.
Commercial Shops — LT-II(A)
Commercial users are billed on a slab-based system. However, their base rates and fixed charges are significantly higher than domestic homes.
Commercial Slabs
- 0 – 50 Units: ₹5.40
- 51 – 100 Units: ₹7.65
- 101 – 300 Units: ₹9.05
- 301 – 500 Units: ₹9.60
- Above 500 Units: ₹9.95
Fixed Charge
₹75 / kW / month
General Industry — LT-III(A)
Small industries in Andhra Pradesh enjoy a simpler flat rate system without any slabs, which provides predictability for factory owners.
- Energy Rate: Flat ₹6.70 per unit
- Fixed Charge: ₹75 per kW per month
Aquaculture & Animal Husbandry — LT-V(B)
Recognizing the state’s massive reliance on aquaculture (prawn and fish farming), AP offers heavily subsidized rates for this sector.
- Energy Rate: Flat ₹3.85 per unit
- Fixed Charge: ₹30 per kW per month
The Jagjeevan Jyothi Scheme (SC/ST Subsidy)
Unlike some states that offer free electricity to all domestic users, Andhra Pradesh runs a targeted subsidy. Under the Jagjeevan Jyothi Scheme, eligible SC/ST households receive up to 200 units of free electricity per month.
If the monthly consumption crosses 200 units, the consumer is billed only for the units consumed over and above the 200 free units. This is a massive relief for eligible households, especially during peak summer months.
⚡ Calculate Your Exact AP Bill
With 6 different telescopic slabs, sliding customer charges, load-based fixed charges, and per-unit electricity duty, manual calculation is frustrating. Use our free Andhra Pradesh electricity bill calculator. Enter your units, and it breaks down every single charge perfectly.
3 Ways to Lower Your AP Electricity Bill
| Strategy | Why it works in Andhra Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Stay below 225 units | The rate jumps from ₹6.00 to ₹8.75 immediately after unit 225. Setting your AC at 25°C instead of 18°C can easily save those crucial 30-40 units. |
| Invest in PM Surya Ghar Solar | Solar net-metering zeroes out your highest slabs first. Wiping out the ₹9.75 and ₹8.75 slabs means your solar investment pays for itself in just 3-4 years. |
| Update your Sanctioned Load | While ₹10/kW fixed charge for domestic is cheap, exceeding your load regularly incurs heavy penalty charges. Ensure your sanctioned load matches your peak summer usage. |
Frequently Asked Questions (APEPDCL & APSPDCL)
What is the 1 unit electricity price in Andhra Pradesh for a house?
AP uses telescopic slabs. The first 30 units cost ₹1.90 each. Units 31-75 cost ₹3.00, units 76-125 cost ₹4.50, units 126-225 cost ₹6.00, units 226-400 cost ₹8.75, and anything above 400 units is billed at a premium ₹9.75 per unit.
What is the fixed charge for domestic electricity in AP?
The fixed charge for domestic connections (LT-I A) is extremely low compared to other states, at just ₹10 per kW of sanctioned load per month.
How does Andhra Pradesh charge electricity duty?
Unlike states that charge a percentage (e.g., 5% of the total bill), Andhra Pradesh charges a flat electricity duty of ₹0.06 (6 paise) for every unit of electricity consumed.
What are Customer Charges on my APEPDCL bill?
Customer charges are a monthly administrative fee sliding from ₹25 to ₹55 based on your total consumption slab. If you consume 100 units, the charge is ₹45. If you consume 300 units, it caps out at ₹55.
Are there any free electricity schemes in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. The state runs the Jagjeevan Jyothi Scheme, which provides up to 200 units of free electricity per month specifically to eligible SC and ST households.
Is the tariff different in Visakhapatnam (APEPDCL) vs Tirupati (APSPDCL)?
No. The tariff rates established by the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) are uniform across all distribution companies (DISCOMs) in the state.
What happens if I cross my sanctioned load?
If your smart meter records a maximum demand (MD) higher than your officially sanctioned load, the DISCOM will levy a penal charge for the excess load drawn during that billing cycle.
Are commercial electricity rates flat or slab-based in AP?
Commercial connections (LT-II A) are slab-based in AP. The rates start at ₹5.40 for the first 50 units and scale up to ₹9.95 for units above 500, alongside a ₹75 per kW monthly fixed charge.
Disclaimer: The tariff rates, fixed charges, and duty figures mentioned are based on the latest APERC Tariff Orders. Electricity tariffs are subject to periodic revisions. Always refer to your official APEPDCL, APSPDCL, or APCPDCL bill for your exact billing details.
Official Resource: For further details on tariff orders, visit the APEPDCL Official Website.
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