EDF's default Standard Variable Tariff is capped by the Ofgem Energy Price Cap, reviewed every three months. Q2 2026 figures shown below assume a typical UK single-rate meter on direct debit, exc. VAT — your real rate depends on your region. Fixed and EV tariffs sit above or below the cap depending on wholesale-market direction; the GoElectric and Pod Point bundles are time-of-use tariffs that require a working SMETS2 smart meter in half-hourly settlement mode.
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Standing charge
Daily charge from EDF
× 365 days× 365
= Annual standing charge
Unit rate
Charge per kWh used
Includes 5% VAT and regulated network charges
× 2,700 kWh (Ofgem typical)
Unit rates
Peak rate
Off-peak rate
Includes 5% VAT and regulated network charges
Annual energy (50/50 split assumed)
Actual cost depends on how much of your usage falls in the off-peak window — see the supplier for window hours.
Estimated annual cost
at 2,700 kWh typical use
Data refreshed automatically against EDF's back-office filing — last verified . The annual cost is an illustrative estimate at Ofgem's typical-household consumption (TDCV). Your real bill depends on your usage, meter type and any add-on services.
Prices shown are the current rates EDF Energy files with our comparator for a typical single-rate meter, including 5% VAT. Final bills depend on your meter type and usage profile.
Learn how UK regions affect your unit rate.
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Which EDF Energy tariff fits you, and what will you actually pay?
EDF runs eight live consumer tariffs in 2026, the broadest range in the Big Six. Most households should pick between Simply Fixed (price certainty) and the GoElectric / Pod Point bundles (real savings for EV drivers). The cards below explain who each tariff actually fits, what you can expect to pay, and when to walk away. Figures assume a typical 2,700 kWh electricity + 11,500 kWh gas dual-fuel household — model your own annual kWh in the Selectra comparator for a precise quote.
Standard Variable Tariff
variable · default
Best fit if — You're moving into an EDF-supplied property, or your fixed deal has just ended and you want to keep flexibility while you decide. No exit fee, leave the moment a better deal lands.
Skip if — You expect the Ofgem price cap to rise in Q3 or Q4 2026. The SVT moves with the cap each quarter, so a rise lands on your bill in full.
What you'll actually pay
Right on the Ofgem cap — about £1,641 a year on a typical dual-fuel household at Q2 2026 rates. Standing charges (57.2p/day electricity, 29.1p/day gas) hit you whether you use energy or not.
A safe holding tariff, not a destination. Fix or switch as soon as your usage and risk appetite are clear.
Simply Fixed (12 months)
fixed · 12 months
Best fit if — You want one bill amount you can budget against for a year. Useful if you expect wholesale prices (and the cap) to climb later in 2026.
Skip if — You're moving house in the next 12 months (£50-per-fuel exit fee bites), or you genuinely expect the cap to fall — the Simply Tracker captures that drop, this one does not.
What you'll actually pay
Roughly £40-£80 below the Q2 2026 cap for a typical household — about £1,570 a year dual-fuel. Bill spread evenly across the year via fixed direct debit. Free smart meter installation if you don't already have one.
The default pick for service-sensitive customers who value a predictable bill above squeezing every last penny.
Simply Tracker (12 months)
tracker · 12 months
Best fit if — You expect the Ofgem cap to keep falling through 2026 (most analysts forecast a further small drop in Q3) and you want to capture that without giving up the £50-per-fuel exit fee protection of the SVT.
Skip if — You can't stomach a quarterly bill change, or you think the cap will rise. The tracker takes any rise straight onto your unit rate.
What you'll actually pay
Cap rate on the unit price, minus a £50 standing-charge discount over the year (split across the two fuels). On a typical household that's a £50 saving against the SVT — small, but real, and zero forecasting risk.
A sensible middle-ground if you're bullish on the cap falling but want flexibility. Pure forecast bet — your savings depend on Ofgem's next two cap reviews.
GoElectric (12 months)
fixed · EV time-of-use
Best fit if — You drive an EV, charge it overnight at home, and have a SMETS2 smart meter in half-hourly settlement mode. The 11pm-6am window is long enough to fully charge most cars from empty.
Skip if — You can't shift the bulk of your charging into the overnight window, or your smart meter isn't in HHS mode yet. Outside the off-peak window the peak unit rate is materially higher than a standard fix.
What you'll actually pay
A typical EV doing 8,000 miles/year needs ~2,400 kWh of charging. All of that in the off-peak window at 6.99 p/kWh costs ~£168 a year to fuel the car (vs ~£600 on a standard tariff). Household electricity outside the off-peak window is charged at the higher peak rate.
One of the most competitive Big-Six EV tariffs in 2026. Run the maths on your actual charging pattern before signing.
Pod Point Plug & Power (24 months)
fixed · EV bundle
Best fit if — You haven't got a home charger yet and you want the cheapest off-peak EV rate on the UK market. Two-year commitment, but you finance the Pod Point charger inside the bundle.
Skip if — You're likely to move house, switch suppliers, or change EVs within 24 months — the £150 exit fee plus the unsettled charger finance is a meaningful penalty.
What you'll actually pay
Same EV maths as GoElectric, but at 6.49 p/kWh off-peak — saves another ~£12 a year on charging versus GoElectric, plus you spread the Pod Point hardware cost interest-free over 24 months instead of paying ~£900 upfront.
The right call if you're buying your first EV charger this year. The hardware financing is the real win, not the extra 0.5p/kWh.
Heat Pump Tariff (ASHP)
variable · heat pump
Best fit if — You've installed an air-source heat pump in the last few years. The 10p/kWh discount lands during the windows when a well-controlled heat pump pulls the bulk of its power.
Skip if — You don't have a heat pump, or your control system can't shift consumption into the 4am-7am and 1pm-4pm windows (older non-weather-compensated systems may not).
What you'll actually pay
A typical mid-size UK home running an ASHP uses ~4,500-5,500 kWh/year of electric heat. Capturing 60% of that in the discount windows saves ~£270-£330 a year versus a flat tariff. Variable rate, so the saving travels up and down with the cap.
One of only a handful of dedicated heat-pump tariffs in the Big Six. Worth the switch the moment your ASHP is commissioned.
Solar Tariff (import + export)
variable · solar
Best fit if — You've got rooftop solar plus (ideally) a home battery. The 10p overnight import discount lets you top up the battery cheap, then the 18p export tariff pays you well for sending excess solar back to the grid.
Skip if — You haven't got solar yet, or you have panels but no battery — the import discount is much less valuable without battery storage to soak it up.
What you'll actually pay
A 4 kWp solar + 10 kWh battery household typically exports ~2,500 kWh/year. At 18p that's ~£450/year of export credit. With well-tuned battery control, net annual bills under £200 are achievable.
EDF's best-in-class solar-and-battery proposition. The export rate alone is worth switching for if you have storage.
Pay As You Go (prepayment)
prepayment
Best fit if — You're on a prepayment meter (key, card, or smart-prepay) and you want a steady, capped rate without moving to a credit meter first.
Skip if — You qualify for a credit meter — credit tariffs (variable or fixed) are nearly always cheaper per kWh than prepayment, and you stop paying ahead for energy you haven't used yet.
What you'll actually pay
Sits at the Ofgem prepayment cap, which is now slightly below the SVT cap. Roughly £1,630/year for a typical dual-fuel household. No exit fee, switch any time.
The right call if you're stuck on prepayment. If you can move to a credit meter, do — you'll save £80-£150 a year.
All figures assume a typical 2,700 kWh electricity + 11,500 kWh gas dual-fuel household at Ofgem Q2 2026 cap levels. Your actual bill depends on your region, your meter type and your real annual kWh — always run a quote on the supplier site (or in the Selectra comparator) before signing.
How to compare UK tariffs
Three numbers that decide your bill
1
Unit rate (p/kWh) — the cost of the energy you actually use. The Energy Price Cap caps the unit rate on the default (Standard Variable) tariff. Fixed tariffs are usually slightly above or below the cap.
2
Standing charge (p/day) — what you pay per day even if you use zero energy. Covers network costs, smart-meter rollout and policy levies. About 53p/day for electricity and 32p/day for gas on a typical 2026 tariff.
3
Exit fee — what you pay to leave early on a fixed tariff. Typically £25-£75 per fuel. None on Standard Variable. None in the final 49 days of any fixed contract.
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Is EDF the cheapest for your usage?
Headline rates lie. The only way to know is to compare against your real annual kWh. Selectra's comparison uses your postcode + 12-month usage to find the cheapest current deal.
Every UK domestic energy tariff has two components: a standing charge (a flat fee in pence per day, even if you use zero energy), and a unit rate (in pence per kWh you actually consume). Your bill = (standing charge × days) + (unit rate × kWh used) + VAT (5%). Compare both numbers — a tariff with a low unit rate but a high standing charge can cost more than the reverse if you use little energy.
The Energy Price Cap set by Ofgem limits how much suppliers can charge for the default (Standard Variable) tariff. It is reviewed every three months. It does not cap fixed-term tariffs — those can be cheaper or more expensive than the cap depending on wholesale prices.
Most UK fixed-term tariffs include an exit fee (typical range: £25-£75 per fuel) if you switch before the contract ends. You can switch without an exit fee in the last 49 days of your contract. The default Standard Variable tariff has no exit fee.
Many UK suppliers offer 'green' or '100% renewable' tariffs which match your annual consumption with REGO certificates. This is a paper-trail match, not a guarantee that the electrons reaching your home are renewable — but it does fund continued renewable generation. Tariffs marked '100% renewable' below carry REGO backing.
If wholesale prices are forecast to rise, fixing locks in today's price for the contract length. If they are forecast to fall, the Standard Variable tariff (capped by Ofgem) tracks the wholesale market down. The right choice depends on your appetite for stability vs. potential savings — Selectra's comparison tool factors in both.
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