From July 1, 2025, a new voltage standard in electrical networks will officially come into force in Ukraine - 230 volts instead of the current 220. DTEK assures that the innovation will not affect either the cost of electricity or the operation of household appliances. The change is part of the process of harmonizing technical regulations with European standards.
DTEK emphasizes that electricity is paid not for voltage, but for actual consumption in kilowatt-hours. Therefore, Ukrainians will not experience any changes in the amount of payments.
"Your bills will not change. You pay per kilowatt-hour, not per volt," the company's press service explained.
In addition, the changes do not pose a threat to household appliances. Most modern electrical appliances are manufactured taking into account European requirements, where 230 V has long been the norm. Permissible fluctuations in the network — from 207 to 253 V — are not critical for the operation of the equipment.
Experts advise setting the voltage relay according to these limits, and if there is a stable indicator of 230 V, we can assume that the system is operating efficiently and without overloads.
The introduction of the new standard is not only a technical change, but also another step towards the integration of the Ukrainian energy system into the pan-European one. This will allow for better synchronization of the operation of Ukrainian networks with European partners, increase the reliability of supply, and facilitate the import and export of energy.
