Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an adaptive power management method and apparatus. The electronic device includes: a first interface for communicating with a first external electronic device functionally connected to the electronic device; a second interface for receiving power supplied by a second external electronic device; and a processor, wherein the processor determines whether the electronic device is electrically connected to the second external electronic device through the second interface, generates state information corresponding to a result of the determination, and transmits the state information to the first external electronic device through the first interface. Furthermore, various embodiments are possible.