Which EDF tariff is best? The full 2026 lineup compared
Fixed, tracker, variable, EV and mover tariffs — what each is for, who each suits, and how to check today’s versions against your own usage.
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| Bill certainty | Simply Fixed (12–13m or 2Yr) — locked rates, typically below cap at launch |
| Flexibility below cap | Simply Tracker — cap-tracking with ~£50/yr standing-charge discount |
| Do nothing | Standard (Variable) — cap rates, no discount, no exit fees |
| Moving home | New Home Tracker — the mover-specific tracker deal |
| Retention deals | Exclusive / renewal versions for existing customers |
| EV drivers | Go Electric — EDF’s EV time-of-use option |
The decision in one paragraph
If you want certainty, take the current Simply Fixed version (1 or 2 year). If you want to stay flexible but refuse to pay full cap price, Simply Tracker undercuts the cap by its standing-charge discount. Standard (Variable) is the do-nothing default — cap rates with no discount, worth leaving. Movers get offered New Home Tracker; existing customers should always check the Exclusive/renewal versions before the open deals; EV drivers should price Go Electric against the EV-specialist market.
By household type
Set-and-forget households: Simply Fixed 2Yr — two winters of certainty, no watching the market. Deal-watchers: Simply Fixed 12m or Simply Tracker, reassessed at each cap announcement (next: 26 August, effective 1 October 2026). Just moved in: you’ll likely start on New Home Tracker or standard variable — fine for week one, but compare within the month; mover defaults are rarely the best long-term deal. Existing EDF customers renewing: the renewal/Exclusive versions are frequently better than the open deals — but check them against the whole market, not just against each other. EV at home: Go Electric’s off-peak window matters more than any headline rate — compare per-kWh charging cost.
The honest caveat
“Best EDF tariff” and “best tariff” aren’t always the same thing. EDF’s versions are competitive — its fixes have repeatedly launched as market-leading — but on any given week another supplier may undercut the lot for your region and usage. Our live EDF tariff list ranks today’s versions; a whole-market quote tells you whether EDF tops the table for you.
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Your questions answered
What is the best EDF tariff right now?
For certainty, the current Simply Fixed version; for flexibility below the cap, Simply Tracker. The best version changes as EDF re-issues them — check the live tariff list for today’s lineup.
What is the cheapest EDF tariff?
Recent Simply Fixed versions have launched as EDF’s cheapest deals — typically below the prevailing cap. Regional rates vary, so a live quote for your postcode is the only exact answer.
Which EDF tariff is best for existing customers?
Check the Exclusive and renewal-only versions in your EDF account first — they frequently beat the open deals — then sanity-check against the whole market before accepting.
What tariff does EDF put you on when you move home?
Typically New Home Tracker or the standard variable tariff. Treat it as a starting point and compare within your first month.
Is EDF’s standard variable tariff worth staying on?
Rarely — it charges full cap rates with no discount. Simply Tracker offers the same flexibility for less, and fixes may undercut both.
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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