EDF Energy tariffs August 2026 — supplier profile, prices, smart products

EDF Energy tariffs at a glance — August 2026

Here is EDF Energy's openly-marketed domestic tariff line-up as of August 2026, taken from our live tariff feed (verified 7 July 2026). Prices vary by region, usage and meter type, so we don't quote headline annual figures here — use the comparison form for a live, postcode-accurate quote. The variable tariffs below are priced at Ofgem's July–September 2026 cap levels.

Cap-level figures use Ofgem's July–September 2026 direct-debit price cap (typical domestic consumption). Fixed-tariff prices vary by region, usage and meter type — get a like-for-like quote via the comparison form above.

Fix or stay on EDF's Standard (Variable)? The July 2026 cap maths

If you do nothing, EDF Standard (Variable) — the supplier's default variable tariff — is £1,663/yr — that's the new Ofgem default tariff cap. The cap jump is driven mostly by wholesale gas: gas unit rates rose about 24% on 1 July (now 7.33p/kWh + 29.04p/day standing charge), electricity unit rates about 5% (now 26.11p/kWh + 57.19p/day). The cap is reviewed quarterly; the next review is 1 October 2026, with Cornwall Insight currently forecasting roughly £1,701–£1,747/yr for the October cap — announced by Ofgem in late August 2026. Looking further ahead, EDF itself projects about £1,912/yr for the January 2027 cap.

Locking in one of EDF's current fixes — the Simply Fixed range — typically prices you below the £1,663 price cap; see live prices for your postcode via the form. Exit-fee terms vary by tariff, so check the tariff information label before you commit: a fix with no or low exit fees leaves you free to move again if a cheaper tariff launches in the autumn.

Whole-of-market check: challenger brands can sometimes undercut Big Six pricing on a like-for-like 12-month fix. That can be a meaningful gap — worth running through the form above to see exactly what's available at your postcode before you re-fix with EDF.

Around 40% of UK accounts — the ~22 million already on fixed tariffs — are unaffected by the 1 July uplift; only Standard Variable (SVT) customers were hit. Your fixed rates are protected until your deal ends. If your EDF fix ended in May, June or July 2026 you'll be rolled onto Standard (Variable) by default — set a calendar reminder for 30 days before renewal and re-fix. Tip: if you took a meter reading on 30 June, the old (cheaper) Apr–Jun cap covered your usage up to that date.

EDF EV and smart tariffs — GoElectric Overnight + Pod Point

EDF GoElectric Overnight is EDF's smart EV tariff, offering a cheaper off-peak overnight rate for home charging alongside standard daytime rates. Rates, off-peak windows and eligibility change, so check live availability and pricing before you apply. It requires a smart meter operating in half-hourly mode.

Pod Point partnership: EDF acquired Pod Point in 2022, and home-charge installs (typically a Pod Point Solo 3S, 7.4 kW tethered) are offered alongside EDF's electricity tariffs. The pairing works naturally with GoElectric Overnight — install the charger and schedule charging into the off-peak window. Bundle terms and pricing change, so check the live offer before committing.

Heat-pump owners can also consider GoElectric Overnight — though if your pump runs continuously through the day, a dedicated heat-pump tariff from another supplier may work out cheaper. Run the numbers via the comparison form.

EDF Energy company profile — August 2026

Ownership: EDF Energy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Électricité de France SA, the French state-owned utility — the French state took EDF SA fully back into public ownership in 2023, so the ultimate parent is the French Republic. EDF Energy is headquartered in London with major UK offices in Sunderland (residential customer service), Exeter (smart meter operations) and Hove (energy services).

Generation portfolio: EDF Energy is the UK's largest single low-carbon electricity generator, operating the UK's existing nuclear fleet — Heysham 1 & 2, Hartlepool, Torness and Sizewell B — plus a stake in Hinkley Point C (currently under construction, first power expected 2030) and Sizewell C (final investment decision 2024, construction underway). Around 50% of EDF's UK retail electricity sales are matched to nuclear output, giving it one of the lowest grid carbon intensities of the Big Six.

Customer base: approximately 7 million UK residential accounts (electricity and gas), making EDF the third-largest UK supplier behind British Gas and Octopus Energy. EDF also has a significant business-energy book.

Customer service standing: Citizens Advice's quarterly star rating consistently places EDF mid-table for the Big Six — typically 3 to 3.5 stars out of 5 over the last four quarters of 2025/26. Trustpilot scores hover around 4 stars (Great). Recent customer service focus areas: smart meter rollout (EDF was on track to complete its SMETS2 rollout by end-2025), faster complaint resolution, and Priority Services Register coverage.

Recent corporate activity: EDF has not made any major UK retail acquisitions in the past two years (unlike Octopus, which absorbed Shell Energy in 2024). Strategic focus is on the nuclear new-build pipeline and growing the GoElectric/Pod Point EV proposition.

How to switch to or away from EDF Energy — 5 steps

1. Get a quote on this page. Use the comparison form with your postcode and rough annual kWh — we return EDF's best current deal and the cheapest comparable fix from across the market.
2. Compare like-for-like. Check unit rate, standing charge, annual TDCV, exit fee and contract length. EDF's exit-fee terms vary by tariff — check the tariff information label before you commit.
3. Confirm your choice. Whichever supplier you pick, you'll get a confirmation email and a welcome pack within 5 working days.
4. 14-day cooling-off period. You can cancel for any reason within 14 days at zero cost — protected by Ofgem's switching rules.
5. Switch completes in 5 working days. Your new supplier sends a meter reading request; supply transfers automatically with no break in service. The Energy Switch Guarantee promises a 5-working-day switch with no disruption.

If you're switching to EDF from a current fix that hasn't ended, check your exit fee — many fixes charge a fee per fuel for early exit. Always factor that into the saving.

EDF Energy customer service reputation — what to expect

EDF's Citizens Advice quarterly score has tracked the Big Six average for the last 12 months — mid-3-star range — putting it ahead of British Gas in some quarters and behind E.ON Next and Octopus in most. Where EDF has historically scored well: shorter call-waiting times than the British Gas average, strong Priority Services Register support, and a relatively low complaint rate per 100,000 accounts in late 2025.

Trustpilot reviews (August 2026) average around 4 stars (Great) across ~80,000 ratings, with most negative reviews citing smart meter installation backlogs and billing-correction delays after meter exchanges. EDF runs UK call centres in Sunderland and Exeter rather than offshoring, which most reviewers cite as a positive. Online account management through MyEDF and the EDF Energy app is well-rated for usability. For complex queries (mixed-fuel billing, prepayment-to-credit moves) EDF's response can be slower than Octopus's — worth bearing in mind if customer service speed is your top priority.

Frequently asked questions — EDF Energy tariffs (August 2026)