Vattenfall review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Vattenfall suits households that want renewable electricity without giving up choice, with a renewable share of 100% and fixed, green and variable tariffs. The headline reference annual cost of €953.30 ranks well, while the unit rate of €0.33 is the side to check first.

Key facts

Best for
Households wanting renewable power with a choice of fixed, green or variable terms.
Fixed terms
12, 24 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unit rate
€0.329 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Standing charge
€10.90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference annual cost
€953.30 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Renewable share
100% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Customers
12,000,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Vattenfall AB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Sweden (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1909 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Tariff types
Fixed, Green, Variable
Fuels
Electricity, Gas
Official website
vattenfall.de

EV charging

Legal entity
Vattenfall AB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Sweden (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1909 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • The reference annual cost of €953.30 puts Vattenfall 2 of 4 on the main cost measure in this comparison.
  • A renewable share of 100% on the green tariff, for shoppers who want clean power as the default rather than an add-on.
  • Tariff types of fixed, green and variable include a green option that Endesa's fixed, time of use and ev does not.
  • Fixed terms of 12 and 24 months, so you can choose how long to commit.
  • Both fuels from one supplier, since Vattenfall lists electricity and gas.

Cons

  • The unit rate of €0.33 ranks 18 of 23, so heavy users gain less than the annual cost suggests.
  • The standing charge of €10.90 ranks 6 of 16, so light users should not expect the whole bill to fall.
  • Support runs on phone only, with no listed email or chat route for questions.
  • Renewable power is one tariff rather than the default, since fixed, green and variable also lists fixed and variable options, so the 100% figure does not describe the whole range.

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Who it suits

  • Households that want renewable power as the standard option, given a renewable share of 100%.
  • People who want electricity and gas from one supplier, since Vattenfall covers electricity and gas.
  • Shoppers who put provider stability first, given that Vattenfall AB was founded in 1909 and serves 12,000,000 customers.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Heavy users shopping purely on unit rate, since Vattenfall places 18 of 23 on that measure.
  • Shoppers who want dynamic or hourly pricing, which Powerpeers lists in dynamic, fixed and variable and Vattenfall does not.
  • Anyone after an electric vehicle tariff or a prepay meter, since those sit with Endesa at fixed, time of use and ev and ELECTRICITY RATINGS at fixed, ev and time of use.

Plans and prices

The reference annual cost is €953.30, and that figure is really two numbers wearing one coat: a unit rate of €0.33 for the energy you use, and a standing charge of €10.90 that lands on every bill whatever you consume. A household using a lot of power feels the unit rate first, while a light user feels the standing charge instead. Neither number on its own tells you what a bill looks like later in the term, so weigh the price at entry and the position at renewal separately before you commit. The annual cost is the figure to anchor on, because it already assumes a typical year of usage and folds both parts together.

How it compares on our data

Vattenfall places 2 of 4 on reference annual cost among the brands in this comparison, 6 of 16 on standing charge, and 18 of 23 on unit rate. Taken together, the overall bill is competitive while the rate for each unit consumed is where it slips. The practical read is that a switch here trims the fixed part of the bill and costs more per unit used. Shoppers who burn a lot of power should weight the unit rate ranking more heavily than the headline figure.

Core features

Renewable power is the draw, with a renewable share of 100% on the green option. That is the highest reading this measure allows, and it is why many households put Vattenfall on a shortlist. The second number worth knowing is scale, since 12,000,000 customers sit behind the brand. Size matters when you hand a supplier a fixed term and want the company still trading when that term runs out.

The company behind it

The legal entity is Vattenfall AB, headquartered in Sweden and founded in 1909. That is a long operating history, and it is the part of this review that matters most if you are tying yourself in for a while. Support runs on phone only, so a phone call is the listed route to an answer. Households who prefer to settle a query in writing should weigh that before they sign up.

How Vattenfall compares

Frequently asked questions

What does Vattenfall cost over a typical year?+

The reference annual cost is €953.30, which bundles usage and the standing charge into one figure. That helps for a quick comparison, but the bill is really a unit rate of €0.33 per unit of energy on top of a standing charge of €10.90. Read both before you switch.

Is the unit rate or the standing charge the bigger deal?+

For most households the unit rate decides the bill, and Vattenfall sits at 18 of 23 on that measure. The standing charge ranks 6 of 16, so the fixed part of the bill is stronger than the usage part. Light users will feel that gap less than heavy users.

Is Vattenfall's electricity renewable?+

The renewable share is 100%, which is as high as this measure goes. A green tariff is one of the options in fixed, green and variable, sitting alongside fixed and variable pricing, so renewable supply does not force a single contract length. Check which plan the percentage attaches to before you sign.

How long are the contracts?+

Fixed terms run 12 and 24 months, so you can take a shorter block or commit for longer. A variable option is also listed, which suits anyone who would rather not have a fixed end date. The choice matters because the unit rate of €0.33 is what you would be locking in for the duration.

What kinds of tariff does Vattenfall sell?+

The listed range is fixed, green and variable. There is no dynamic or time-of-use option in that set, so households wanting hourly pricing would need to look at Powerpeers, which lists dynamic, fixed and variable. Electric vehicle and prepay tariffs are also missing from Vattenfall's list.

Does Vattenfall supply gas as well as electricity?+

Yes, both fuels are covered: electricity and gas. One supplier for electricity and gas simplifies a dual-fuel household, since there is a single relationship to manage. It also means the standing charge of €10.90 should be read across both fuels rather than for electricity alone.

Who is behind the brand?+

The legal entity is Vattenfall AB, headquartered in Sweden and founded in 1909. That is a long operating history, and the customer base of 12,000,000 is substantial. Stability of this kind matters most to households taking a fixed term rather than a variable one.

How do I get hold of Vattenfall?+

Support runs on phone only, so a phone call is the listed route to an answer. No email or chat channel appears in the same set, which can be awkward if you prefer a written record. Have the unit rate of €0.33 and the standing charge of €10.90 to hand before you call.

Sources

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Vattenfall

Households wanting renewable power with a choice of fixed, green or variable terms.

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