Who invented vaping and when did the first vape come out? 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. Hon Lik: Key Facts About the Inventor of E Cigarettes Studocu Hon Lik invented the e cigarette to quit smoking but now he's a dual user Vaping The Guardian The History of the Vaping: It goes back further than you think E Cigarette Direct E cigarettes: Healthy alternative or addictive concern? Iowa State Daily