EDF : electricity and gas supplier in France

EDF is France’s original electricity supplier, owned by the state and active since 1946. It stands out as the only company allowed to offer the regulated electricity tariff (“tarif réglementé”) and serves the vast 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 49088 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 ?

Signing up for an electricity or gas contract with EDF in France is easy and completely free. You can start the process either by calling EDF or by visiting their website.

You will be asked for basic information, such as your name, address, and possibly your meter number or the name of the previous occupant. After you provide these details, EDF will take care of closing your previous energy contract for you, so there is nothing else you need to do.

Who is EDF ?

EDF (Électricité de France) was founded in 1946 following the nationalization of French electricity distributors. It is based in Paris and employs over 190,000 people worldwide as of 2024. The French State is the sole shareholder, having withdrawn EDF from Euronext Paris in June 2023. EDF reported revenues of €118.7 billion in 2024 and supplied energy to 41.5 million customers globally.

EDF is the historic electricity supplier in France and remains the only company authorized to provide regulated electricity sales tariffs. The group is active in various segments of the energy sector, including electricity generation, distribution, and supply, as well as natural gas supply for both residential and business customers. EDF is notably engaged in nuclear, renewable, and thermal energy production, and also implements demand management tools for energy savings.