The utility model provides a 10kV electric disconnecting switch which comprises a disconnecting switch fixed contact, a moving/fixed contact, pull rod insulators, a support insulator, an electric operating mechanism, a rotating shaft, an electric/manual operating handle, a limiter and a terminal plate, wherein the electric operating mechanism comprises an electric motor and a speed variation unit;one end of the moving contact of the disconnecting switch is fixed on the terminal plate via a spring-mounted bolt with the middle of the moving contact being connected with the movable pull rod insulator, and the other end thereof is connected with the fixed contact when the disconnecting switch is switched on; the rotating shaft of the disconnecting switch is respectively connected with the three pull rod insulators of the switch, the electric/manual operating handle and the limiter; the electric/manual operating handle on the rotating shaft is connected with the electric operating mechanism; the moving contact of the disconnecting switch is operated directly by the electric operating mechanism so as to complete the connection and the disconnection of a circuit with high operating speedand great safety; and the 10kV electric disconnecting switch is mainly applied to 6kV and 10kV distribution cabinets of a substation in a distribution system centralized control station and a city distribution network.