The Evolution of the Cigalike: Then and Now

The cigalike is one of the earliest forms of e-cigarette, created to give smokers a familiar, cigarette-style alternative. While vaping technology has advanced in many directions since then, cigalikes remain popular because of their simplicity. Let’s look at how they started and how they’ve evolved into the reliable devices available today.

The Early Days of the Cigalike

When cigalikes first hit the market over a decade ago, they were revolutionary:

• Slim and shaped like a traditional cigarette
• Simple to use with automatic draw activation
• Offered the feel of smoking without the smoke or ash

But early models had their limits: short battery life, inconsistent vapour production, and limited flavour options.

How Cigalikes Improved Over Time

As demand grew, cigalikes were refined to deliver a more realistic and satisfying experience:

• Better batteries – longer-lasting and rechargeable
• Improved cartridges – smoother flavour, more consistent vapour
• Nicotine options – from high strengths for heavy smokers to 0mg for those cutting down
• Trusted compliance – modern cigalikes meet strict UK and EU safety regulations

The Modern Cigalike

Today’s cigalikes, like the Ezee Cigalike, combine the look and feel of smoking with the convenience of modern design:

• Pre-filled cartridges in tobacco or menthol
• Nicotine strengths in 20mg, 12mg and 0mg
• Around 300 puffs per cartridge (20–30 cigarettes)
• A slim, discreet device you can use anywhere

Modern cigalikes offer the ease of a disposable, but in a reusable, legal and cost-effective format.

From their early beginnings to today’s improved versions, cigalikes have come a long way. What hasn’t changed is their mission: to provide smokers with a simple, familiar way to switch to vaping.

👉 Discover the modern version for yourself in our full range of Ezee Cigalikes.