EDF : electricity and gas supplier in France

EDF is France’s historic electricity supplier and remains the only provider offering regulated electricity tariffs. Its key distinction lies in its long-standing public status and the broadest customer base, making it the reference point for energy supply in France.

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:

4.44 /5

Global rating based on 45661 reviews

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EDF has an overall rating of 4.44/5, 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 entirely free. You can get started by calling EDF’s customer service or visiting their official website.

During the process, you’ll need to provide some basic information, such as your name, address, and the details of your home. Once you have supplied these details, EDF will handle cancelling your previous contract for you, so you do not need to contact your old supplier yourself.

Who is EDF ?

EDF (Électricité de France) was created in 1946 following the nationalisation of France’s electricity suppliers. Historically, EDF held a monopoly over electricity supply in mainland France until the energy market opened to competition in 2007. The French State currently owns 100% of EDF.

EDF is the historic electricity supplier in France and remains the only operator authorised to offer regulated electricity tariffs. As of June 2025, 69% of French residential sites are supplied by EDF or local distribution companies.

The company’s activities include electricity and gas supply to both residential and business customers, electricity generation (nuclear, hydropower, renewables, and thermal), energy services to improve consumption efficiency, and operation of network infrastructure. EDF has a global presence, serving around 41.5 million customers worldwide, with its headquarters in Paris.

In 2024, EDF’s reported revenue was €118.7 billion, and it employed approximately 191,444 people globally. The company also develops digital tools for customer energy management and participates in energy transition initiatives.