K-Electric Bill Guide — Unkl
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💨 Dyson
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🎮 Gaming
Based on K-Electric 2026 tariffs. Estimates only — actual bills include GST, FCA & QTA adjustments. Unkl
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K-Electric Tariff 2026
What you pay per unit
Your bill is calculated in slabs — the more you consume, the higher the rate. Staying under 200 units keeps you in the protected (subsidised) bracket.
Protected
0 – 50 units
Rs. 16.48 / unit
Lowest rate. Subsidised by government.
Protected
51 – 100 units
Rs. 20.85 / unit
Still protected. Average household range.
Protected
101 – 200 units
Rs. 22.94 / unit
Upper limit of protected status. Keep under 200.
Unprotected
201 – 300 units
Rs. 27.14 / unit
Subsidy removed. Significant jump from protected.
Unprotected
301 – 700 units
Rs. 32.03 / unit
Most AC-heavy homes fall here in summer.
Unprotected
Above 700 units
Rs. 35.24 / unit
Highest rate. Large homes, commercial use.

Rates effective January 2026. Final bill includes GST (17%), FCA, QTA adjustments, and meter rent. Above figures show base unit rates only.

At a Glance
Common appliances — monthly cost
Based on typical daily usage. Assumes unprotected slab (Rs. 32/unit) — the most common for Karachi households with AC.
Appliance Wattage Typical Usage Monthly Units Monthly Cost Energy Rating
❄️
Inverter AC 1.5 ton
Energy efficient
 ~900W avg 10 hrs/day 270 units Rs. 8,648
🌬️
Non-inverter AC 1.5 ton
Standard
 ~1,600W avg 10 hrs/day 480 units Rs. 15,374
🍟
Air Fryer
vs gas stove
 1,400W 1 hr/day 42 units Rs. 1,345
🧊
Inverter Refrigerator
Always on
 ~150W avg 24 hrs/day 108 units Rs. 3,459
🫧
Air Purifier
Always on
 ~50W avg 24 hrs/day 36 units Rs. 1,153
☕
Coffee Machine
Espresso / drip
 1,200W 0.5 hrs/day 18 units Rs. 576
💨
Dyson Hair Dryer
1600W
 1,600W 0.25 hrs/day 12 units Rs. 384
🌀
Ceiling Fan
vs AC
 70W 12 hrs/day 25 units Rs. 800
Smart Usage
When you use it matters too
If you have a Time of Use (TOU) meter, peak hours cost significantly more. Run heavy appliances off-peak.
🔴 Peak Hours — Summer
7 PM – 11 PM
Higher rates apply during evening peak. Avoid running washing machines, dishwashers, and water heaters during this window.
🟢 Off-Peak Hours
11 PM – 7 AM
Up to 50% discount on consumption. Run your heavy appliances overnight — washing machine, dishwasher, water heater.
✦ Unkl Recommendation
The 200-unit rule
Staying under 200 units keeps you in the protected slab. A 220-unit bill costs ~Rs. 5,800. A 190-unit bill costs ~Rs. 4,500. Rs. 1,300 difference monthly.