EDF Energy Tariffs 2022: Fixed, Top-up & EV Tariffs
Thinking of switching to EDF Energy but having a hard time finding the best EDF tariff? Or perhaps you already have an EDF tariff and are looking to get a better deal. Whatever it may be, discover the best tariff for your home in our complete EDF tariffs guide.
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💸EDF Tariffs & Prices
EDF Energy tariffs come in a range of different offers to suit the needs of different households. As with most energy providers, energy customers need to be on the ball to get the best deal. All great tariffs come to an end, and if you don’t switch tariffs before your current one expires, you will automatically start paying the standard variable rates.
Here's an overview of the UK energy providers' pricing as they are rated by Which?'s most recent annual survey:
| Energy Supplier | Which? Value for Money score |
|---|---|
| Octopus Energy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Ovo Energy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| So Energy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Utility Warehouse | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Outfox The Market | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Boost | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Utilita | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sainsbury's Energy | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Shell Energy | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| British Gas | ⭐⭐ |
| EDF Energy | ⭐⭐ |
| SSE (Takeover by Ovo Energy in June 2019) | ⭐⭐ |
| E.ON | ⭐⭐ |
| Scottish Power | ⭐⭐ |
| E.ON Next | ⭐ |
*For illustrative purposes only. Figures taken from Which?'s September 2021 survey.
💡EDF Energy Standard Tariff
EDF Energy may not be able to offer the standard tariff to new customers, if you are an existing EDF Energy customers you will be switched to this tariff at the end of their fixed contract unless you choose a new fixed rate deal.
If you haven't switched energy tariffs in the past one to two years, you're most likely on the supplier's standard variable tariff. Even though this tariff is not the most expensive, it's not always the cheapest. This EDF Energy tariff does not include an exit fee, so you are free to change to a better deal, whether with EDF or another energy provider without having to pay a exit fee.
| Cost type | Price |
|---|---|
| Electricity unit rate | 20.77p per kWh |
| Gas unit rate | 4.187p per kWh |
| Electricity standing charge | 23.30p per day |
| Gas standing charge | 26.12p per day |
| Total estimated cost per month | £107.1 |
| Total estimated cost per year | £1285.15 |
| Exit fee | £0 |
*Calculations based on a three-bedroom London household with average energy consumption. Tariff last updated: Jan 2022
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📈EDF Price Changes in the News
EDF Energy increased the price of its standard variable tariff in October 2021. This happened in accordance with the latest increase in the energy price cap, which rose from £1,138 to £1,277 on 1 October 2021. It's also likely to go up again in April 2022, so if you think you're on EDF's variable tariff you should consider comparing your tariff to make sure you don't see an increase.
🧾EDF Energy Fixed Tariffs
In this section, we'll take you through the many fixed energy tariffs available through EDF, detailing their features so that you can find the right one for you:
EDF Fix Total Service Nov 23
This is the cheapest of the EDF tariffs. The EDF Fix Total Service Nov 23 tariff protects your energy rates from any price fluctuations for two years, until the end of November 2023. Your bills must be paid via direct debit or with a bill in the post and you can even choose to manage your account with an online EDF account. Here's a summary:
| Term | Fixed until 30th November 2023 |
|---|---|
| Exit fee | £150 per fuel |
| 100% Zero-carbon electricity | |
| Smart meter installation included | |
| No price rise for the duration of the contract |
EDF Fix Total Service Nov 22
The EDF Fix Total Service Nov 22 tariff protects your energy rates from any price fluctuations for one year, until the end of November 2022. This EDF tariff has much lower exit fees, but the price you can expect to pay per kWh for your energy is higher. Here's a summary for this EDF tariff:
| Term | Fixed until 30th November 2022 |
|---|---|
| Exit fee | £35 per fuel |
| 100% Zero-carbon electricity | |
| Smart meter installation included | |
| No price rise for the duration of the contract |
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EDF Economy 7 Prices
EDF Economy 7 tariffs are available for customers with Economy 7 meters. These tariffs provide cheaper electricity for seven hours at night in exchange for more expensive rates during the day. Payment methods include direct debit, cash, cheque and prepayment.
Typically, EDF Economy 7 tariffs are only used by customers with storage heaters. Since this type of heating system collects energy during the night, customers with storage heaters can save money on their electricity bills by taking advantage of the cheaper night-time rate. You'll need to regularly be able to schedule a significant proportion of your total electricity consumption during this off-peak time in order to actually benefit from the cheaper price.
EDF Economy 7 times vary across the country. The seven-hour period of cheaper electricity generally takes place from midnight to 7 a.m. in the winter months and 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. during the summer months. Note that these hours may vary depending on your location.
🚗EDF Electric Vehicle Tariff
To switch to EDF Energy tariffs for electric cars, you must either own or lease an electric vehicle. To register for an EV tariff with two rates, you must a have smart meter that is compatible with EDF Energy. This would include all second-generation smart meters, as well as any first-generation smart meters that were installed by EDF Energy.
There are three electric vehicle EDF tariffs to choose from which gives you plenty of choice to find an EDF tariff that fits your lifestyle.
GoElectric
This EDF tariff for electric vehicle owners is a single-rate tariff, so your electricity rate is the same day and night. It's also the only EDF tariff for electric vehicle owners that doesn't require a smart meter. Here's a summary for the GoElectric EDF tariff:
| Availablity | New and existing EDF customers |
|---|---|
| Smart meter required | |
| 100% Zero-carbon electricity | |
| Smart meter installation included |
GoElectric 35
This EDF tariff for electric vehicle owners gives 5 hours of cheaper electricity between 12am-5am each night, so you can charge your electric at a cheaper rate. You will need a smart meter to be eligible for this tariff. EDF claim that you can charge your car for less than £5 with this EDF tariff. Here's a summary for the GoElectric 35 EDF tariff:
| Cheaper rates | Between 12am to 5am |
|---|---|
| Smart meter required | |
| 100% Zero-carbon electricity | Wind and solar sourced |
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GoElectric 98
The GoElectric 98 EDF tariff is so called as it offers 98 hours of cheaper electricity per week for electric vehicle owners, this means a cheaper rate from 9pm to 7am during the week. You will need a smart meter to be eligible for this tariff. Here's a summary for the GoElectric 98 EDF tariff:
| Cheaper rates | 9pm to 7am each night, and all day at the weekend |
|---|---|
| Smart meter required | |
| 100% Zero-carbon electricity | Wind and solar sourced |
💳EDF Prepayment Tariffs
New customers can only switch to a prepayment EDF tariff by contacting EDF by telephone. Unlike other EDF tariffs, online switching is not currently available due to the energy crisis and a personlised assessment is required for the prepayment EDF tariff for new customers.
| Cost type | Price |
|---|---|
| Electricity unit rate | 20.43p per kWh |
| Gas unit rate | 4.127p per kWh |
| Electricity standing charge | 27.68p per day |
| Gas standing charge | 35.15p per day |
| Total estimated cost per month | £109.75 |
| Total estimated cost per year | £1317.04 |
| Exit fee | £0 |
*Calculations based on a three-bedroom London household with average energy consumption. Tariff last updated: Jan 2022
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EDF Standard Prepayment Tariff
If you have a prepayment meter and haven't switched EDF tariffs in the past 18 months, you're most likely on the standard EDF prepayment tariff and paying at the rate of the energy price cap. This tariff's rates are variable, meaning they fluctuate along with the wholesale price of energy.
🏢EDF Business Tariffs
EDF Energy tariffs for business vary from its domestic offerings quite a bit. Businesses do not have the right to the 14-day cooling-off period that domestic customers have during the switch process. This means business owners cannot change their minds and cancel their energy plan after agreeing to a new contract. Another difference is that EDF tariffs for businesses tend to be for longer periods of time than domestic energy plans.
EDF Energy offers nine different tariffs for small business customers. These include one variable tariff and eight fixed-rate options. Fixed-rate tariffs range from one to four years. The cheapest tariff is the one-year fixed plan. However, you do run the risk of having to contract more expensive rates in the future if energy prices increase.
| Fixed for Business Tariffs | Fixed for Online Business Tariff | Freedom for Business Tariffs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed or variable | Fixed energy prices for one to four years | Fix your energy prices for one, two, three of 4 years | Variable rates with 30 days notice of any change |
| Payment method | Direct Debit | Direct Debit | Direct Debit |
| Discount | 7% discount for payment by Direct Debit | Instant discount for choosing an online-only tariff | 7% discount for payment by Direct Debit |
| Exit fee | |||
| Renewal | Automatically transferred to the Easy Fix Tariff at the end of your contract, unless you agree a new deal | Automatically transferred to the Easy Fix Tariff at the end of your contract, unless you agree a new deal | N/A |
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EDF Energy also provides fixed-rate energy tariffs for large businesses and corporations. The supplier also offers completely customized Performance Contracts for businesses spending over £1 million a year on energy.
📞Get an EDF Energy quote
To get an accurate EDF Energy quote, you'll need your annual gas and electricity consumption. According to Ofgem, the average annual usage for a medium-sized home is 2,900 kWh of electricity and 12,000 kWh of gas. Your consumption can be found on your latest energy bill. If you don’t have a bill to hand, try using a consumption calculator to find out your usage.