EDF deals for new customers: what’s genuinely worth taking
Below-cap fixed launches, a £50 switching credit through EnergyPlus, and the checks that separate a real deal from a headline.
See live EDF rates for your postcode →At a glance
| Headline deal | Simply Fixed versions — repeatedly launched below the prevailing cap |
| Switching credit | £50 account credit when you switch to EDF through EnergyPlus |
| Tracker alternative | Simply Tracker — ~£50/yr standing-charge discount vs the cap |
| Dual fuel | Gas + electricity together keeps it simple; single-fuel available |
| Time to switch | About 5 working days, no supply interruption |
| Check first | Whether the current EDF versions beat the whole market for your usage |
The deals on the table
EDF’s acquisition play is straightforward: launch Simply Fixed versions priced below the prevailing cap — it has done so repeatedly, including “cheapest fixed tariff” launches timed just before cap rises — and let the maths sell it. On top of that, switch through EnergyPlus and you get a £50 credit on your new EDF account. Prefer not to lock in? Simply Tracker is the flexible deal: cap-tracking rates with a standing-charge discount worth about £50 a year.
How to actually claim the good version
Three steps. Run the comparison with your real usage — EDF’s current versions ranked against the whole market, so you know the deal is real for your region. Pick the version — fixed for certainty (see Simply Fixed explained), tracker for flexibility, and check the exit-fee line on the version label. Apply through the quote — the £50 credit applies when you switch via EnergyPlus, the switch completes in about five working days, and your supply never blinks. Full walkthrough: how to switch to EDF.
The checks that keep the deal honest
Compare on your usage, not the headline — a “cheapest ever” fix can still lose to a rival in your region. Watch the exit fee on fixed versions (some direct versions have none; others charge per fuel). And diarise the end date — renewal defaults are where good deals go to die; EDF’s own renewal Exclusives are decent, but only if you check them when the time comes.
Check it against the whole market in two minutes
Rates differ by region and meter type, and the cheapest deal changes week to week. Run a quick quote with your real usage to see this tariff alongside everything else you can switch to today.
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Your questions answered
What deals does EDF offer new customers?
Below-cap Simply Fixed launches (1 and 2 year versions), the Simply Tracker discount tariff — plus a £50 account credit when you switch through EnergyPlus.
How do I get the £50 EDF switching credit?
Run a quote through EnergyPlus, choose an eligible EDF tariff and complete the switch — the £50 credit is applied to your new EDF account.
Are EDF’s fixed deals really below the price cap?
Recent Simply Fixed versions have launched below the prevailing cap level. Whether the current version beats the whole market for your postcode needs a live comparison.
Does EDF do a no-standing-charge deal?
EDF has trialled zero/low standing charge tariff versions at various points. Availability changes — the live tariff list shows what’s currently open.
How long does switching to EDF take?
About five working days once you apply, with no interruption to your supply. Your old supplier settles up with a final bill.
Product details checked 23 July 2026 from supplier announcements and our live tariff database; rates vary by region — always confirm on a live quote. We may earn a commission when you switch through us — see how we get paid.
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