Find your customer class
Domestic (DC), small commercial (SC), commercial and industrial (CI1 at 415 V, CI2 at 11 kV, CI3 at 33 kV) and e-mobility customers are billed differently. Your class is printed on your KPLC bill.
Kenya electricity tariffs
KPLC tariffs, laid out for solar and EV decisions.
Solar savings and EV charging costs in Kenya depend on your Kenya Power tariff class, time-of-use windows, demand charges and monthly levies. These are the reviewed tariff profiles StimaPulse uses in its calculations, with their sources.
Peak and off-peak hours
Time-of-use classes pay less at night. Shifting EV charging, pumping or battery charging into off-peak hours can cut costs without new generation.
EV charging planningDemand charges matter for CI customers
CI customers pay for maximum demand every month. Batteries and load management can reduce peaks; solar alone may not.
Battery storage guideYour tariff sets solar savings
Each kWh of solar replaces the rate you would otherwise pay at that hour, so the same system saves different amounts for different classes.
Commercial solar guideReviewed KPLC tariff rates
Base energy rates per kWh by customer class, with an estimated all-in rate that adds the fuel cost charge, levies and 16% VAT at the values from the last review (2026-10-07). Surcharges change monthly; always confirm current gazetted rates with Kenya Power or EPRA before making financial commitments.
| Customer class | Base energy rate | Estimated all-in rate | Demand charge | Effective / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Lifeline (DC, 0-30 kWh, 240 V) | KES 12.14/kWhAll day | KES 20.52/kWhAll day | None | From 2025-07-01StimaTracker current KPLC tariff schedule - DC LifelineReviewed 2026-10-07 |
| Domestic Lifeline (DC1, 31-100 kWh, 240 V) | KES 16.50/kWhAll day | KES 25.79/kWhAll day | None | From 2025-07-01StimaTracker current KPLC tariff schedule - DC1Reviewed 2026-10-07 |
| Domestic & Water Heating (DC2 / IT, >100 kWh) | KES 18.57/kWhAll day | KES 28.30/kWhAll day | None | From 2025-07-01EPRA Retail Electricity Tariff Schedule - DC2 (StimaTracker)Reviewed 2026-10-07 |
| Small Commercial 1 (SC1, 0-30 kWh, 240 V) | KES 12.28/kWhAll day | KES 20.69/kWhAll day | None | From 2025-07-01StimaTracker current KPLC tariff schedule - SC1Reviewed 2026-10-07 |
| Small Commercial 2 (SC2, 31-100 kWh, 240 V) | KES 16.30/kWhAll day | KES 25.55/kWhAll day | None | From 2025-07-01StimaTracker current KPLC tariff schedule - SC2Reviewed 2026-10-07 |
| Small Commercial 3 (SC3, 240 V) | KES 19.00/kWh06:00 to 22:00 KES 9.50/kWh22:00 to 06:00 | KES 28.82/kWh06:00 to 22:00 KES 17.32/kWh22:00 to 06:00 | None | From 2025-07-01EPRA Retail Electricity Tariff Schedule - SC3 (StimaTracker)Reviewed 2026-10-07 |
| Commercial 1 (CI1, 415 V) | KES 13.44/kWh06:00 to 22:00 KES 6.72/kWh22:00 to 06:00 | KES 22.09/kWh06:00 to 22:00 KES 13.96/kWh22:00 to 06:00 | KES 1,100.00per kVA of maximum demand per month | From 2025-07-01EPRA Retail Electricity Tariff Schedule - CI1 415V (StimaTracker)Reviewed 2026-10-07 |
| Commercial 2 (CI2, 11 kV) | KES 12.16/kWh06:00 to 22:00 KES 6.08/kWh22:00 to 06:00 | KES 20.54/kWh06:00 to 22:00 KES 13.18/kWh22:00 to 06:00 | KES 700.00per kVA of maximum demand per month | From 2025-07-01EPRA Retail Electricity Tariff Schedule - CI2 11kV (StimaTracker)Reviewed 2026-10-07 |
| Commercial 3 (CI3, 33 kV) | KES 11.68/kWh06:00 to 22:00 KES 5.84/kWh22:00 to 06:00 | KES 19.96/kWh06:00 to 22:00 KES 12.89/kWh22:00 to 06:00 | KES 370.00per kVA of maximum demand per month | From 2025-07-01StimaTracker current KPLC tariff schedule - CI3 33kVReviewed 2026-10-07 |
| E-Mobility (EM) - Base Energy | KES 16.00/kWh06:00 to 22:00 KES 8.00/kWh22:00 to 06:00 | KES 25.19/kWh06:00 to 22:00 KES 15.51/kWh22:00 to 06:00 | None | From 2026-01-01Kenya Power E-Mobility Tariff (Commercial EV Fleet Schedule & StimaTracker)Reviewed 2026-09-14 |
| E-Mobility Charging Station (Flat 17 KES) | KES 17.00/kWhAll day | KES 26.40/kWhAll day | None | From 2026-01-01EPRA KPLC Dedicated E-Mobility Tariff (Flat 17 KES/kWh)Reviewed 2026-09-14 |
Frequently asked questions
What does electricity cost per kWh in Kenya?
It depends on your KPLC customer class and, for time-of-use customers, the time of day. Your bill also adds the fuel cost charge, statutory levies and 16% VAT on top of the base energy rate. The table on this page shows reviewed base rates and an estimated all-in rate for each class.
What is the KPLC e-mobility tariff?
It is a dedicated tariff for EV charging connections. The time-of-use version charges a lower rate at night (22:00 to 06:00) than during the day, which makes overnight depot charging cheaper.
What are KPLC demand charges?
Commercial and industrial customers (CI classes) pay a monthly charge based on their maximum demand in addition to energy charges. Reducing peaks with batteries or load scheduling can lower this part of the bill.
Why does my bill differ from the base tariff?
The base rate excludes the monthly fuel cost charge, foreign exchange and inflation adjustments, other levies and VAT, several of which change month to month. The all-in figures here are estimates using the surcharge values at the last review date.
How does StimaPulse use these tariffs?
Solar, battery and EV charging scenarios are priced against the reviewed tariff for your customer class, including time-of-use windows and demand charges, so savings and payback reflect your real bill structure.
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