EDF Energy
Big Six 🌿 GreenFrench-owned nuclear and renewables giant
EDF Energy is the UK retail and generation arm of French utility รlectricitรฉ de France. It operates eight nuclear power stations in the UK and is building Hinkley Point C โ the UK's first new nuclear plant in a generation. On the retail side it serves around 2.4 million homes with electricity and gas.
Available Tariffs
EDF's default tariff, priced at the regional Ofgem price cap and typically changing every January, April, July and October. No exit fee โ a fallback for customers not on a fixed deal.
Despite the name it doesn't track daily wholesale prices โ it follows Standard Variable but with a standing-charge discount (around 6.85p/day per fuel, roughly ยฃ50/year dual fuel). An exit fee applies; get the exact figure from your live quote.
EDF's conventional fixed tariff family โ fixed unit rates and standing charges, regional pricing, and a product-specific exit fee. EDF runs several Simply Fixed versions at once, so check the exact term and exit fee on your quote.
A three-rate electricity tariff (Green 11pmโ6am, Amber 6amโ4pm & 7pmโ11pm, Red 4pmโ7pm) recalculated daily from Nord Pool wholesale prices. Requires a half-hourly smart meter.
The same Green/Amber/Red structure as FreePhase Dynamic, but with the three rates fixed for the term (usually 12 months) rather than changing daily.
A one-year trial offering a ยฃ6.25 monthly discount per fuel for eligible lower-use FreePhase customers.
A dedicated EV tariff with a 6.99p/kWh overnight rate from 11pmโ6am, fixed for one year. Requires an EV and a connected smart meter.
A two-year fixed EV tariff bundling a 6.49p/kWh overnight rate with a Pod Point home charger and installation.
A 10p/kWh discount during six daily hours for homes with an installed heat pump and smart meter.
A 12-month fixed tariff with an overnight discount and no standing charge, exclusive to customers who purchased through a qualifying EDF or Contact Solar route.
An overnight battery-charging discount for households with existing solar or battery storage.
An 18p/kWh export rate for 12 months, exclusive to qualifying EDF or Contact Solar installations.
A 15p/kWh export rate for 12 months, open to EDF import customers.
A 5.6p/kWh Smart Export Guarantee rate for EDF import customers.
A 3p/kWh Smart Export Guarantee rate open to customers on any import supplier.
In-depth tariff guides
Full explainers for every current EDF Energy tariff โ how each one works, fees, terms and who it suits.
✓ Pros
- Major UK electricity generator โ not just a retailer
- Significant low-carbon generation from nuclear fleet
- EV-specific tariffs with competitive overnight rates
- Reasonably strong customer service for a large supplier
- Stable, well-capitalised parent company
✗ Cons
- Unit rates often higher than challenger suppliers
- Innovation lags behind suppliers like Octopus
- Hinkley Point C construction delays and cost overruns widely reported
- Fewer tariff options than some competitors
Switching Advice
Switching to or from EDF is a standard 17โ21 day process. Variable tariffs have no exit fees. Check your fixed tariff contract for any exit fees before switching.
🌿 Green Credentials
EDF generates significant low-carbon electricity from its nuclear fleet. Nuclear power is zero-carbon but not renewable. Its retail green tariffs are backed by REGO certificates.
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