EDF : electricity and gas supplier in France

EDF is the historic electricity supplier in France and remains the only provider authorized to offer regulated electricity tariffs. Its main distinction: unrivaled market presence and a unique range of flexible contracts like Tempo and EJP, allowing customers to manage and optimize their energy usage.

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

1239

€/year

Green electricity

Vert Electrique

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Subscription

177

€/year

Annual budget

1250

€/year

Green electricity

Vert Electrique Régional

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Subscription

177

€/year

Annual budget

1264

€/year

Tarif bleu résidentiel

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Subscription

188

€/year

Annual budget

1294

€/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 46538 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 number or visit the EDF website. The process is easy and completely free, whether you're switching from another supplier or starting a new supply.

You will need to provide some basic information, including your name, address, and the number found on your electricity or gas meter (called the "point de livraison" or PDL for electricity, and "Point de Comptage et d’Estimation" or PCE for gas). Once you’ve supplied these details, EDF will handle closing your previous contract, so you don’t have to do anything else. This makes switching or starting a contract straightforward and without extra fees.

Who is EDF ?

EDF (Électricité de France) is a French energy company established in 1946 following the nationalization of electricity distributors by the French government. Its headquarters are located in Paris. EDF was the sole electricity supplier for French households until the electricity and gas markets opened to competition in 2007. The French State is now the sole shareholder.

EDF operates internationally, with activities in the generation, distribution, and trading of electricity, as well as gas supply. The company manages a diverse energy mix, including nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and thermal power plants. EDF is the only supplier authorized to provide regulated electricity tariffs set by French public authorities.

As of 2024, EDF supplies energy to around 41.5 million customers worldwide and employed approximately 191,444 people. EDF conducts operations not only in France but also across several countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.