EDF : electricity and gas supplier in France

EDF (Électricité de France) is the historic electricity supplier in France and remains state-owned. It stands out as the only company allowed to offer regulated electricity tariffs, chosen by the majority of French households.

EDF electricity offers in France in April 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 0.1695 €/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 1154€.

Cheapest

Zen Fixe

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1154

€/year

Zen Online

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1252

€/year

Tarif bleu résidentiel

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1294

€/year

Green electricity

Vert Electrique

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1300

€/year

Green electricity

Vert Electrique Régional

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1303

€/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 April 2026

EDF also offers 2 gas plans in France for residential customers. Their most competitive plan is Avantage Gaz Optimisé, priced at 0.1017 €/kWh. For an average household consuming 13,450 kWh of gas per year, this would mean an estimated annual bill of 1724€.

Cheapest

Avantage Gaz Optimisé

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Consumption

0.1017

€/kWh

Subscription

357

€/year

Annual budget

1724

€/year

Fixed price

Avantage Gaz 2 ans

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Consumption

0.108

€/kWh

Subscription

279

€/year

Annual budget

1732

€/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 49089 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 either call their customer service or visit their website to start the process. It’s easy and completely free; there are no fees for switching suppliers or opening a new contract.

You'll need to provide some basic information, such as your name, address, the type of energy you want (electricity, gas, or both), and, if possible, your meter number or a recent energy bill. Once you submit your details, EDF will handle closing your previous contract automatically. This makes switching to EDF simple and straightforward, with no interruption to your energy supply.

Who is EDF ?

EDF (Électricité de France) was founded in 1946, following the nationalization of electricity distributors in France. It is based in Paris and is 100% owned by the French State. EDF is historically the main electricity supplier in France, holding a monopoly until the opening of the energy market to competition in 2007.

EDF's main activities include electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply to both residential and business customers. The group is also present in the natural gas supply sector. EDF manages a large fleet of nuclear, hydraulic, and renewable energy plants, and its customer base includes approximately 26.6 million accounts as of 2024.

Distinguishing features include its role as the reference supplier for regulated electricity tariffs in France, a status it retains today. EDF remains a key player in supporting energy transition and energy savings, operating programs aimed at reducing electricity consumption for individuals, businesses, and local authorities.