EDF : electricity and gas supplier in France

EDF is France's historic electricity supplier and the only one authorized to offer regulated electricity tariffs. Its key feature: a national presence and unique status, with 69% of households still choosing EDF for electricity in 2025.

EDF electricity offers in France in February 2026

EDF is France’s historic electricity provider, offering the Regulated Tariff, but they also have a range of alternative plans.

EDF currently offers 5 electricity plans in France for residential customers. Their most affordable plan is Zen Fixe, priced at 0.1774 €/kWh (Base tariff for meters under 36 kVA). For an average household consuming 5,700 kWh per year, this plan would result in an annual electricity bill of 1189€.

Cheapest

Zen Fixe

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Subscription

177

€/year

Annual budget

1189

€/year

Zen Online

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1239

€/year

Green electricity

Vert Electrique

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Subscription

177

€/year

Annual budget

1250

€/year

Green electricity

Vert Electrique Régional

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Subscription

177

€/year

Annual budget

1264

€/year

Tarif bleu résidentiel

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1294

€/year

Comparison based on household consumption of 5,700 kWh per year and a 6 kVA power rating in Toulouse. This table only shows offers with available prices under standard tariff options. Some offers have specific conditions (dual-only, Linky-only, etc.) which make them harder to compare with standard plans. Learn more about the Selectra Score.

EDF gas offers in France in February 2026

EDF also offers 2 gas plans in France for residential customers. Their most competitive plan is Avantage Gaz Optimisé, priced at 0.0981 €/kWh. For an average household consuming 13,450 kWh of gas per year, this would mean an estimated annual bill of 1664€.

Cheapest

Avantage Gaz Optimisé

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Consumption

0.0981

€/kWh

Subscription

344

€/year

Annual budget

1664

€/year

Fixed price

Avantage Gaz 2 ans

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Consumption

0.1038

€/kWh

Subscription

300

€/year

Annual budget

1696

€/year

Comparison based on household gas consumption of 13,450 kWh per year in Toulouse. This table only shows plans with prices available under standard tariff options. Some offers have specific conditions (dual-only, etc.) that make them harder to compare with standard plans. Learn more about the Selectra Score.

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EDF global rating in France:

4.54 /5

Global rating based on 43479 reviews

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EDF has an overall rating of 4.54/5, based on all reviews collected from various forums. This is considered very positive among customers in France, though ratings may differ slightly from one platform to another.

How to contact EDF in France ?

There are different ways to contact EDF. Here are the main options:

• By phone at 34 04
• Using their contact form
• By reaching their headquarters at: 22-30, avenue de Wagram, 75008 Paris

Phone

34 04

Contact form

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Headquarters

22-30, avenue de Wagram, 75008 Paris

How to sign up for a contract with EDF ?

To sign up for an electricity or gas contract with EDF in France, you can call EDF or visit their official website. The process is simple, completely free, and open to anyone. You will need to provide a few basic details, such as your full name, address, and the type of energy you want (electricity, gas, or both).

Once you have given this information, EDF will take care of closing your previous contract with your old supplier for you. You do not need to pay any switching fees, and you can choose or change your supplier at any time. This makes starting a contract with EDF easy and straightforward, even if you are new to the French energy system.

Who is EDF ?

EDF (Électricité de France) was created in 1946 when the French government nationalized various electricity distributors. It remains the historic electricity supplier in France. Following market liberalization in 2007, EDF lost its monopoly but continues to play a central role in electricity supply for both residential and business customers.

EDF supplies electricity and natural gas to around 41.5 million customers worldwide (data 2024). The group is present across the entire electricity value chain, including generation, transmission, distribution, trading, and energy services. EDF's headquarters are located in Paris, and it employs approximately 191,444 people globally (2024).

EDF is currently the only supplier able to offer regulated electricity tariffs set by French public authorities. The company is majority owned by the French State and was delisted from Euronext Paris in June 2023. EDF’s activities include the development of renewable energy, nuclear power, energy efficiency services, network management, and the supply of electricity and gas to individuals and professionals.