🇫🇷France • Electricity Rates & Tariffs (2026)
France (EDF & Nuclear Base) Electricity Cost & kWh Calculator
The average residential electricity rate in France (EDF & Nuclear Base) is approximately €0.251 per kWh (approx. $0.275 USD/kWh). Calculate your monthly power bills, explore grid generation mix, and evaluate peak Time-of-Use tariffs.
France (EDF & Nuclear Base) Utility Bill Estimator
EUR (€)kWh/month
EUR/kWh
Estimated Monthly Bill
€97.89
For 390 kWh/monthEstimated Annual Electricity Bill
€1174.68
4,680 kWh annual totalDaily Average Power Cost
€3.26 /day
13.0 kWh/dayFrance (EDF & Nuclear Base) Electrical Grid Generation Mix
27% Renewable ShareNuclear Energy67% of Grid
Hydroelectric12% of Grid
Wind & Solar15% of Grid
Natural Gas6% of Grid
Grid Architecture: France operates 56 commercial nuclear reactors, providing baseload low-carbon electricity and making France the largest net electricity exporter in Europe.
Billing & Tariffs: Regulated tariff (Tarif Bleu) with Base or Heures Pleines / Heures Creuses (HP/HC peak/off-peak option) and subscribed power rating (kVA).
Major Utilities: EDF (Électricité de France), Engie, TotalEnergies.
Compare Electricity Rates Across Other Countries & States
🇺🇸United States$0.162🇺🇸United States$0.380🇺🇸United States$0.145🇺🇸United States$0.154🇺🇸United States$0.245🇩🇪Germany€0.395🇬🇧United Kingdom£0.245🇦🇺AustraliaA$0.330🇮🇳India₹7.800🇵🇰Pakistan₨48.000🇯🇵Japan¥32.500🇨🇳China¥0.580🇨🇦CanadaCA$0.145🇫🇷France€0.251🇮🇹Italy€0.310🇪🇸Spain€0.220🇧🇷BrazilR$0.880🇲🇽MexicoMex$2.100🇿🇦South AfricaR2.850🇳🇱Netherlands€0.330🇦🇪United Arab EmiratesAED0.300🇸🇬SingaporeS$0.325🇳🇿New ZealandNZ$0.340
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Frequently Asked Questions: France (EDF & Nuclear Base) Electricity Tariffs
What is the Tarif Bleu in France?
The Tarif Bleu is the state-regulated electricity price set by the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) and offered by EDF to residential customers.
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