EDF Simply Fixed: the 1-year and 2-year fixes explained
EDF’s main fixed family comes in 12–13 month and 24–25 month versions, priced at a discount to the current cap. Here’s how to read them.
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| What it is | EDF’s core fixed tariff family, dual fuel or single fuel |
| Lengths | 12–13 month versions and 24–25 month (2Yr) versions |
| Versions | Dated (e.g. Simply Fixed Jul27, Simply Fixed 2Yr Jul28) — re-issued as prices move |
| Pricing | Typically set at a discount to the prevailing price cap level |
| Exit fees | Vary by version — some direct-signup versions have none; check the label |
| Best for | Bill certainty — especially ahead of the 1 October 2026 cap change |
One year or two?
The 12–13 month versions are the flexible default: lock a below-cap rate, reassess in a year. The 2Yr versions trade a slightly different rate for double the certainty — worth most when you expect prices to rise across both winters, and worst when the market falls and you’re watching cheaper deals go by (exit fee permitting). One practical rule: never take the 2-year purely for a marginally lower rate — take it because you value two winters of certainty.
Reading the versions and the small print
Like most suppliers now, EDF re-issues Simply Fixed in dated versions (Jul27, Jul27v2, Jun28v4…) as wholesale prices move — the version you’re quoted is a snapshot, priced against the cap at that moment. Exit fees genuinely vary: some direct-signup versions have carried none, others charge per fuel. The tariff information label on the exact version is the only source that counts — and remember the last-49-days rule: near the end of any fix you can leave without exit fees.
Fix with EDF, or track?
The honest comparison is three-way: Simply Fixed (certainty), Simply Tracker (cap-minus-discount flexibility), and the whole market (someone else may undercut both). With the next cap change effective 1 October 2026, the fix-vs-track decision is live right now — a two-minute quote with your usage puts real numbers on all three.
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Your questions answered
What is EDF Simply Fixed?
EDF’s main fixed-tariff family: 12–13 month and 24–25 month versions that lock unit rates and standing charges, typically priced at a discount to the prevailing price cap.
Does EDF Simply Fixed have exit fees?
It varies by version — some direct-signup versions have had none, others charge per fuel. Check the tariff information label for the exact version, and remember exit fees can’t be charged in the last 49 days of a fix.
Is EDF Simply Fixed cheaper than the price cap?
Versions are typically launched below the prevailing cap level — EDF has repeatedly marketed new versions as its cheapest fix at launch. Whether it beats the whole market on the day needs a live comparison.
Should I take the 1-year or 2-year Simply Fixed?
One year keeps you flexible; two years buys certainty across two winters. Choose the 2Yr version for the certainty itself, not for a marginal rate difference.
Can existing EDF customers get Simply Fixed?
Yes — and EDF also runs renewal-only versions. If you’re renewing, compare the renewal offer against the open versions and the wider market before accepting.
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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