EDF : electricity and gas supplier in France

EDF is France’s historic electricity supplier, state-owned and created in 1946. It stands out for offering the country’s only regulated electricity tariffs and for its longstanding leadership as the nation’s main energy provider.

EDF electricity offers in France in December 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 December 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 39961 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 easy and free. You can start the process by visiting the EDF website or by calling their customer service number.

To open a contract, you’ll just need to give some basic information, such as your name, address, and the desired start date for your service. EDF will then take care of closing your previous energy contract for you, so you don’t need to contact your old supplier. There are no fees for switching, and you are free to choose or change your supplier at any time.

Who is EDF ?

EDF (Électricité de France) was established in 1946 following the nationalization of electricity suppliers in France. It acts as the historical electricity supplier in the country and is currently the only company authorized to provide regulated electricity tariffs ("Tarif Réglementé de Vente") in most of France.

EDF operates across the entire energy value chain, including electricity generation, distribution, transmission, and supply. The company also supplies natural gas to individuals and professionals. Its energy mix includes nuclear, hydro, renewable, and thermal generation.

Headquartered in Paris, EDF served approximately 41.5 million customers in 2024 and employed over 119,000 people. It is fully owned by the French State and reported revenues of €118.7 billion in 2024. EDF is also active in the promotion of energy efficiency and consumption management tools for households, businesses, and municipalities.