Ekurhuleni electricity charges and tariffs explained
Ekurhuleni Electricity Charges and Tariffs, prepaid and postpaid.
Here we explain the differences between post-paid and pre-paid electricity as well as tariff A and B.
The information provided below is gathered from the 2025/26 Ekurhuleni Tariff Tables.
We do not work for Ekhureleni nor offer any advice on tariffs or meters, other than what is here.
With post-paid you use electricity, and you pay for your usage at the end of the month.
With pre-paid, you pay-as-you-go.
The cost of electricity is the same in each payment scheme.
Tariff A (Post-paid and Pre-paid)
The cost per electrical unit will increase as more electricity is consumed.
This tariff will suit low usage customers.
Between zero units, and 600 units, you will pay
R2.58,65 per unit.
Between 600 and 700 units you will pay
R4.03,41 per unit.
Above 700 units you will pay R10.42,87 per unit.
These prices exclude 15% Vat
The cost of electricity in tariff B does not increase with usage.
This tariff will suit users who use more that 819 units in one month.
The cost is R3.37,22 per unit no matter the consumption.
These prices exclude 15% Vat
There is a fixed charge of R109.77 for single phase supplies and R203.88 for three phase supplies.
These prices exclude 15% Vat
Pre-paid electricity meters explained.
What are primary and secondary meters?
We do not sell nor deal in pre-paid electricity meters, here is some information regarding them.
There are two categories of pre-paid meters:
Primary meters are installed at your electrical point of supply from the municipality.
Municipality appointed electricians will install these meters.
All queries regarding the installation of primary meters should be addressed directly to your local municipal offices.
Secondary meters are installed in cottages, for example
They will record the amount of electricity consumed by the cottage.
Secondary meters are not a municipal function and are installed by private electrical contractors.
We do not install any meters.
How can I save electricity?
There are many ways to save on electricity.
We have a section dedicated to this.
You can click on the link below to start saving today.
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Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it true that we use less electricity by ironing in the morning instead of the evening?
A. No, the usage is the same no matter when you use the iron. There may be a very small difference in cost between the two times when heating up the iron.
Q. Is there cost per unit difference between primary and secondary meters?
A. The cost per unit at the first meter is set by your municipality.
The cost per unit at the secondary meter is set by that meter supplier.
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