Interview with Hon Lik: original inventor of the e cigarette Imperial Brands Science Qu'est ce que le DIY ? Electronic cigarette Wikipedia The first smoker to try a nicotine vape ("e cigarette") was Hon Lik. He invented it to help himself quit smoking. He has vaped for 20 years, and is now 70 years old. The first e cigarette was invented in 2003 by Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik. The Absolute Best E Cigarettes (Top Brands Tested) Hon Lik invented the e cigarette to quit smoking but now he's a dual user Vaping The Guardian