EDF : electricity and gas supplier in France

EDF is France’s historic electricity supplier and remains the only provider able to offer the country’s regulated electricity tariffs. Its unique position as a state-owned company ensures broad service coverage and long-standing trust among French households.

EDF electricity offers in France in March 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

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 March 2026

EDF also offers 2 gas plans in France for residential customers. Their most competitive plan is Avantage Gaz 2 ans, priced at 0.105 €/kWh. For an average household consuming 13,450 kWh of gas per year, this would mean an estimated annual bill of 1712€.

Cheapest

Avantage Gaz 2 ans

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Consumption

0.105

€/kWh

Subscription

300

€/year

Annual budget

1712

€/year

Avantage Gaz Optimisé

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Consumption

0.1033

€/kWh

Subscription

344

€/year

Annual budget

1734

€/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 46542 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. The process is straightforward, can be completed in a few minutes, and is completely free of charge.

You’ll need to provide some basic information, such as your full name, address, and details about your home or apartment. Once you’ve signed up, EDF will contact your previous energy supplier and manage the closure of your old contract for you. This makes switching to EDF simple, as you don’t need to pay any fees or handle the change yourself.

Who is EDF ?

EDF (Électricité de France) is a French energy supplier established in 1946 following the nationalisation of the electricity sector by the French government. The company remains wholly owned by the French State. Headquartered in Paris, EDF had a reported revenue of €118.7 billion and employed 191,444 people worldwide as of 2024.

EDF ranks among the world’s largest energy companies and serves approximately 41.5 million customers globally. The company’s activities include electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply, as well as the supply of natural gas. EDF is historically recognised as France’s main electricity supplier and is the only entity authorised to offer regulated electricity tariffs (tarifs réglementés de vente) in France.

As of mid-2025, around 69% of French residential sites are EDF customers, and 57% remain on regulated electricity tariffs through EDF or Local Distribution Companies. EDF provides solutions for individuals, professionals, and municipalities, covering both conventional and renewable energy sources, and is engaged in projects related to energy efficiency and consumption management.