Electricity in France: Tariffs and Types of Offers in 2025
If you’re moving to France, whether renting or buying a home, you’ll need to set up your utilities soon after arrival, including your electricity contract. Before signing up, it’s a good idea to research the different providers, offers, and tariffs to find the one that best fits your needs. The price of electricity is currently 0.1952 €/kWh under the regulated tariff, but you may find much cheaper offers by comparing suppliers first.
What's the price of electricity in France?
The regulated electricity price in France (also called Tarif Bleu) currently stands at 0.1952 €/kWh for the base option. But this is far from being the cheapest option on the market. Many alternative suppliers offer lower rates through market-based contracts.
In fact, in France, we can distinguish two main types of offers:
- The French Regulated Tariffs: the price is set by public authorities and the offer is only available from EDF and a few local suppliers. The price is revised regularly, often twice a year. Many French people opt for this type of tariff, in part because it feels "safe" as it is regulated, and in other part because they aren't aware that other options exist.
- The market offers (or offres de marché): prices are freely set by each supplier. These contracts can offer lower rates. Market offers can also vary widely: some are fixed for one to three years, others are indexed to the regulated tariff or to wholesale market prices. Some include green electricity with guarantees of origin, while others may offer additional perks such as online-only management, weekend discounts The market offers are offered by all suppliers, including EDF.
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Compare electricity tariffs in France
Fixed-rate electricity offers
A fixed-rate electricity contract locks in the price per kilowatt-hour (excluding taxes and levies) for the length of your contract, typically 1 to 3 years. This means your HT rate stays constant, even if wholesale prices or regulated tariffs rise. It’s ideal for households seeking budget stability and protection against potential market surges.
In August 2025, the cheapest fixed-rate electricity offer is Fixe -20%, offered by Primeo. It's priced at 0.1694€ per kWh in the base option.
| Provider | Offer name | Monthly Cost | Subscribe |
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Primeo |
FIXE -20% |
Your montly price 94.17 € You save 14 € |
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Gaz de Bordeaux |
NOVAFIXE ÉLEC |
Your montly price 100.58 € You save 7.58 € |
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Butagaz |
ÉLECTRICITÉ 100% RENOUVELABLE BY EKWATEUR |
Your montly price 100.67 € You save 7.5 € |
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Ekwateur |
ELECTRICITÉ VERTE EXCLUSIVE SELECTRA |
Your montly price 100.67 € You save 7.5 € |
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Plenitude |
PLENIFIX 1 AN ÉLECTRICITÉ |
Your montly price 103 € You save 5.17 € |
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Providers are ranked from cheapest to most expensive, based on the price of their most competitive fixed-rate electricity offer. Savings compared to the regulatted price. The logo indicates that the provider is Selectra's partner.
Indexed electricity offers
An indexed electricity contract means your price per kilowatt-hour is linked to a reference index, such as the regulated tariff (TRV) or the wholesale market price. This type of offer allows your rate to follow market trends, going up or down depending on the reference.
To make it simple, you may benefit from lower prices when the market drops. However, your bill can also increase if market prices rise. Even when prices rise, indexed offers are often still cheaper than the regulated tariff, meaning you continue to save.
In August 2025, the cheapest indexed electricity offer is Online & Green, offered by Mint Énergie. It's priced at 0.1777€ per kWh in the base option.
| Provider | Offer name | Monthly Cost | Subscribe |
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Mint Énergie |
ONLINE & GREEN |
Your montly price 99.92 € You save 8.33 € |
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Gaz de Bordeaux |
NOVAFLEX ÉLEC |
Your montly price 104.42 € You save 3.75 € |
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Primeo |
ESSENTIELLE VERTE |
Your montly price 104.42 € You save 3.75 € |
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Alpiq |
ELECTRICITÉ RÉFÉRENCE |
Your montly price 105.17 € You save 3 € |
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Vattenfall |
ÉQUILIBRE VERTE |
Your montly price 105.5 € You save 2.67 € |
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Providers are ranked from cheapest to most expensive, based on the price of their most competitive indexed electricity offer. Savings compared to the regulatted price. The logo indicates that the provider is Selectra's partner.
Green electricity offers
A green electricity offer guarantees that the amount of electricity you consume is matched by an equivalent amount of green energy (such as solar, wind, or hydro) injected into the grid. This is verified through certificates of origin (Garanties d'origine), ensuring the electricity comes from certified renewable sources.
Green offers are available in both fixed and indexed versions, with prices often competitive—sometimes even lower than the regulated tariff.
In August 2025, the cheapest green electricity offer is Online & Green, offered by Mint Énergie. It's priced at 0.1777€ per kWh in the base option.
| Provider | Offer name | Monthly Cost | Subscribe |
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Mint Énergie |
ONLINE & GREEN |
Your montly price 99.92 € You save 8.33 € |
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Gaz de Bordeaux |
NOVAFLEX ÉLEC |
Your montly price 104.42 € You save 3.75 € |
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Primeo |
ESSENTIELLE VERTE |
Your montly price 104.42 € You save 3.75 € |
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Alpiq |
ELECTRICITÉ RÉFÉRENCE |
Your montly price 105.17 € You save 3 € |
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Vattenfall |
ÉQUILIBRE VERTE |
Your montly price 105.5 € You save 2.67 € |
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Providers are ranked from cheapest to most expensive, based on the price of their most competitive green electricity offer. Savings compared to the regulatted price. The logo indicates that the provider is Selectra's partner.
What does a French Electricity Bill Include?
The first thing to note about French electricity contracts is that they are made up of 2 distinct charges, which will come off your account on a monthly basis.
- The price of subscription or the prix de l'abonnement in French. This is a fixed monthly price, that goes towards your provider's administrative costs and those of the energy grid operator, ENEDIS. This price can vary depending on the provider, the capacity and the tariff you selected.
- The price per kWh, which is the charge you pay for each consumed kWh. This price depends on your supplier and the type of offer chosen. You typically have the choice between the regulated tariffs and the competitive tariffs (more info on that below).
