EDF : electricity and gas supplier in France

EDF is the historic French energy supplier, recognized as the only company offering regulated electricity tariffs. What sets EDF apart is its unique public status and dominant market share, with over two-thirds of households still relying on its services.

EDF electricity offers in France in November 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 November 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

0.1018

€/kWh

Subscription

301

€/year

Annual budget

1671

€/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 39356 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 ?

To sign up for an electricity or gas contract with EDF in France, you can either call their customer service number or visit their official website. The process is straightforward and completely free, whether you are switching from another supplier or starting a new contract.

You will need to provide basic details such as your name, address, and the desired start date for your contract. EDF will then manage the termination of your previous energy contract for you, so you do not need to contact your old supplier yourself. This makes switching or starting with EDF easy and convenient.

Who is EDF ?

EDF (Électricité de France) was founded in 1946 following the nationalization of electricity distributors in France. It is headquartered in Paris and is entirely owned by the French State. Until 2007, EDF held a monopoly on electricity supply to individuals in France, before the opening of the energy market to competition.

EDF is the historical electricity supplier in France and remains the sole operator authorized to offer regulated electricity tariffs. The company also supplies natural gas and is active in electricity generation, distribution, grid management, and energy services for both private and business customers.

EDF serves around 41.5 million clients (2024) and employs more than 119,000 people worldwide. Its activities include the production of nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable energy, as well as the development of digital tools to help monitor and optimize energy consumption, such as the "EDF & MOI" application.