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EDF smart tariff · South Wales

EDF FreePhase Dynamic rates in South Wales

Check this EDF smart tariff’s regional prices, scheduled times, estimated costs and history for South Wales.

Regional price snapshot

At a glance for South Wales

Price check 22 Oct 2026, 13:54

Published unit rate
31.42p/kWh

Rate applying now

Standing charge
55.09p/day

Added for each day

Typical-pattern rate
30.33p/kWh

Typical household estimate

Regional position
8 of 14

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Key tariff facts

Availability
Available to new customers
Payment
Direct Debit
Price type
Variable
Exit fee
No exit fee
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Energy
Electricity
Meter type
Single rate
Contract length
12 months
How prices work
Rates vary at set times
Prices reviewed
Can change daily
Available from
10 Mar 2026
Available until
No end date published
About this tariff from EDF
  • Unit rates change every day in line with wholesale prices
  • Standing charge can change every three months. It also includes a service fee.
  • No exit fees
  • Get free electricity from time to time

Rates for your area

Red, Amber and Green prices follow fixed daily time bands; the prices assigned to those bands may update daily. The cards show when each published price applies.

Price periods

Consecutive half-hour slots with the same price are grouped into clear periods.

Prices include VAT
Schedule shown through 22 Oct 2026, 23:00

  • Lowest-price period

    31.42p/kWh

    1:30pm–4pm

    Thu 22 Oct

  • Highest-price period

    51.51p/kWh

    4pm–7pm

    Thu 22 Oct

  • Lowest-price period

    31.42p/kWh

    7pm–11pm

    Thu 22 Oct

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PriceAppliesStartsEnds
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate51.514 p/kWh
Unit rate51.514 p/kWh
Unit rate51.514 p/kWh
Unit rate51.514 p/kWh
Unit rate51.514 p/kWh
Unit rate51.514 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh
Unit rate31.418 p/kWh

Plan your electricity use

See the cheapest published times for this tariff in South Wales.

Today at a glance

The full day shown as one continuous price timeline.

LowestMiddleHighest
Price now
31.42p

13:30–14:00

Next change
51.51p

Changes at 16:00

Today's cheapest
17.23p

00:00–00:30

Today's highest
51.51p

18:30–19:00

Cheapest continuous windows today

Useful for charging a car, running a dishwasher or scheduling other flexible use.

  • 1 hour

    00:00–01:00

    17.23p/kWh average

  • 2 hours

    00:00–02:00

    17.23p/kWh average

  • 3 hours

    00:00–03:00

    17.22p/kWh average

  • 4 hours

    00:00–04:00

    17.22p/kWh average

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  • 00:00–00:3017.23p/kWh
  • 00:30–01:0017.23p/kWh
  • 01:00–01:3017.23p/kWh
  • 01:30–02:0017.23p/kWh
  • 02:00–02:3017.23p/kWh
  • 02:30–03:0017.23p/kWh
  • 03:00–03:3017.23p/kWh
  • 03:30–04:0017.23p/kWh
  • 04:00–04:3017.23p/kWh
  • 04:30–05:0017.23p/kWh
  • 05:00–05:3017.23p/kWh
  • 05:30–06:0017.23p/kWh
  • 06:00–06:3031.42p/kWh
  • 06:30–07:0031.42p/kWh
  • 07:00–07:3031.42p/kWh
  • 07:30–08:0031.42p/kWh
  • 08:00–08:3031.42p/kWh
  • 08:30–09:0031.42p/kWh
  • 09:00–09:3031.42p/kWh
  • 09:30–10:0031.42p/kWh
  • 10:00–10:3031.42p/kWh
  • 10:30–11:0031.42p/kWh
  • 11:00–11:3031.42p/kWh
  • 11:30–12:0031.42p/kWh
  • 12:00–12:3031.42p/kWh
  • 12:30–13:0031.42p/kWh
  • 13:00–13:3031.42p/kWh
  • 13:30–14:0031.42p/kWh
  • 14:00–14:3031.42p/kWh
  • 14:30–15:0031.42p/kWh
  • 15:00–15:3031.42p/kWh
  • 15:30–16:0031.42p/kWh
  • 16:00–16:3051.51p/kWh
  • 16:30–17:0051.51p/kWh
  • 17:00–17:3051.51p/kWh
  • 17:30–18:0051.51p/kWh
  • 18:00–18:3051.51p/kWh
  • 18:30–19:0051.51p/kWh
  • 19:00–19:3031.42p/kWh
  • 19:30–20:0031.42p/kWh
  • 20:00–20:3031.42p/kWh
  • 20:30–21:0031.42p/kWh
  • 21:00–21:3031.42p/kWh
  • 21:30–22:0031.42p/kWh
  • 22:00–22:3031.42p/kWh
  • 22:30–23:0031.42p/kWh

Today's duration-weighted average is 30.34p/kWh. Tomorrow’s prices are not available yet.

What this tariff could cost

Use a household pattern instead of treating every time of day as though it costs the same.

Estimate this tariff for your home

Choose the usage pattern that is closest to your home. The estimate uses complete EDF rates for South Wales.

A normal mix of daytime and evening electricity use.

Illustrative annual cost£1,020

About £85 a month

Effective rate
30.33p/kWh
Standing charge
55.09p/day

Exit fee: none

What makes up this estimate

Your selected usage pattern changes the effective energy rate; the daily standing charge stays separate.

Typical household

Energy use
£819/year
Standing charge
£201/year

Using the other available household patterns, this estimate ranges from £941 to £1,020 a year.

Based on 30 complete days. It is not a quote.Compare EDF smart tariffs

Could this tariff suit your home?

Likely to work best for

Homes that can move washing, charging or other flexible use into cheaper daily periods.

Things to check

  • Confirm your smart meter can send half-hourly readings and is compatible with the tariff.
  • Prices may change, so recheck the tariff before making a long-term saving assumption.
  • Confirm the latest contract terms and any exit fee directly with EDF.
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Price history

See how the daily average has changed for this tariff family in South Wales. The version selector still controls today’s exact prices.

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Latest complete daily average: 33.47p/kWh on . Open the chart for the full trend.

How prices vary by region

The same household pattern is applied across all 14 electricity regions. Each region has its own permanent tariff page.

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Before you switch

These prices are an independent guide, not a personalised EDF quote. Check your meter, eligibility, exit fees and contract terms with EDF before making a decision.