EDF : electricity and gas supplier in France

EDF is France’s historic electricity supplier, unique in offering the government-regulated electricity tariff. What sets EDF apart is its state ownership and central role: nearly 70% of French households remain its customers, benefiting from a wide range of energy services and a long-standing national presence.

EDF electricity offers in France in October 2025

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 Online, priced at 0.1856 €/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 1244€.

Cheapest

Zen Online

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Consumption

0.1856

€/kWh

Subscription

186

€/year

Annual budget

1244

€/year

Green electricity

Vert Electrique

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Consumption

0.1871

€/kWh

Subscription

186

€/year

Annual budget

1252

€/year

Green electricity

Vert Electrique Régional

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Consumption

0.1896

€/kWh

Subscription

186

€/year

Annual budget

1266

€/year

Fixed price

Zen Fixe

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Consumption

0.1926

€/kWh

Subscription

186

€/year

Annual budget

1284

€/year

Tarifs réglementés de l'électricité

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Consumption

0.1952

€/kWh

Subscription

186

€/year

Annual budget

1298

€/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 October 2025

EDF also offers 2 gas plans in France for residential customers. Their most competitive plan is Avantage Gaz 2 ans, priced at 0.101 €/kWh. For an average household consuming 13,450 kWh of gas per year, this would mean an estimated annual bill of 1655€.

Cheapest

Avantage Gaz 2 ans

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Consumption

0.101

€/kWh

Subscription

296

€/year

Annual budget

1655

€/year

Avantage Gaz Optimisé

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Consumption

0.1017

€/kWh

Subscription

301

€/year

Annual budget

1669

€/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:

4.53 /5

Global rating based on 37677 reviews

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EDF has an overall rating of 4.53/5, 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 ?

Signing up for an electricity or gas contract with EDF in France is straightforward and free. You can either call their customer service number or visit EDF’s website to begin the process.

You'll need to provide a few key details, such as your name, address, and some information about your home or apartment. Once you’ve submitted this information, EDF takes care of canceling your previous energy contract for you, so you don’t need to contact your former supplier. There are no fees for starting a new contract or for switching suppliers.

Who is EDF ?

EDF (Électricité de France) was established in 1946 following the nationalization of various electricity distributors by the French government. It served as the sole electricity supplier for most of France until market liberalization in 2007. EDF remains the historic electricity supplier and is the only one authorized to offer regulated electricity tariffs in France.

EDF is fully owned by the French State and serves approximately 41.5 million customers worldwide as of 2024. Its activities span electricity and gas supply, energy production (including nuclear, hydraulic, and renewables), as well as network management and energy efficiency services for private consumers, businesses, and local authorities.