What are KE fixed charges?
Fixed charges are the non-usage components of your K-Electric bill. You pay them every month regardless of consumption. They cover the cost of providing and maintaining your connection, the meter, regulatory fees, and PTV licensing.
2026 Fixed Charges at a glance
- Meter Rent — Single Phase: PKR 30/month
- Meter Rent — Three Phase: PKR 50/month
- Smart/AMI Meter Rent: PKR 75–150/month
- Capacity Charge (≥5 kW residential): PKR 200/kW/month
- PTV License Fee — Residential: PKR 35/month
- PTV License Fee — Commercial: PKR 60/month
- Service Rent (Commercial/Industrial): Varies by sanctioned load
Who is exempt from fixed charges?
Protected consumers — residential users who consume ≤ 200 units/month for 6 consecutive months and whose sanctioned load is below 5 kW — are exempt from the capacity charge. They still pay meter rent and PTV fee. Lifeline consumers (≤100 units) get the deepest exemptions. Not sure where you stand? Try the protected-consumer eligibility checker.
How to verify fixed charges on your bill
- Download your latest KE duplicate bill.
- Scroll to the "Charges Breakdown" section.
- Look for: Meter Rent, Fixed Charges, PTV Fee, Service Rent.
- Match each value against the rates above for your tariff category.
- If anything doesn't match, file a billing dispute at your nearest KE customer care center.