Which Electric Fires Are the Most Realistic in 2025?
Which Electric Fires Are the Most Realistic in 2025?
A common question we get asked is “what are the most realistic electric fires?” Electric fires are still as popular as ever in 2025 thanks to their ability to be enjoyed all year round without any heat output.
Since the introduction of holographic electric fires, their realism has surpassed the expectations of many, with some models even been mistaken for gas. In this article we discuss the top 3 most realistic electric fires in 2025.
1) Solus iX
The Solus iX from British distributor Percy Doughty is the latest addition to the range of holographic electric fires and it certainly hasn’t disappointed. It has been designed with the user entirely in mind because the level of control is high. You can adjust the flame colour, height & style, as well as independent control of the fuel bed, logs and downlight with colour change and brightness settings.
Sizes available: 1000mm, 1300mm, 1500mm, 1800mm
Models available: Single-Sided, Corner, Three-Sided
Price: Starts from £3499 up to £4999
Further information: https://www.visionfires.co.uk/ix-series/
2) Kalfire E-One
The E-One is a premium electric fire from Dutch fireplace manufacturer, Kalfire. It has a highly realistic flame pattern which can be adjusted to suit your personal taste. Using the remote control, the flame effect, tone, height, brightness, fuel bed intensity, sound effect and volume can all be controlled. The E-One features patented Dual HD Flame technology which creates an ultra realistic depth to the flames and enhances the realism of the fire. You have to see it to believe it.
Sizes available: 1000mm, 1300mm, 1600mm, 1900mm
Models available: Free-standing, Single-Sided, Corner, Three-Sided
Price: Starts from £4818 up to £8694
Further information: https://www.tulipalo.co.uk/kalfire-e-one-electric-fire/
3) DRU Virtuo Evolve
The DRU Virtuo Evolve is another holographic electric fire model, from luxury fireplace manufacturer, DRU. This model has a choice of 3 realistic flame patterns mimicking both gas and wood fires. The feature that makes this model unique is the seasonal flame patterns which can be downloaded via the app. Choose from the Easter Bunny, Father Christmas & halloween!
Sizes available: 1000mm, 1300mm, 1500mm, 1800mm
Models available: Single-sided, Three-Sided
Price: Starts from £4195 up to £5595
Further info: https://www.tulipalo.co.uk/dru-virtuo-evolve-holographic-electric-fire/
Before choosing an electric fire we encourage you to find a local dealer showroom displaying all products so you can decide which one you prefer out of the 3 most realistic electric fires in 2025.
We have the iX, E-One and Virtuo Evolve on display in our showroom which is located centrally in the North East at Drum Industrial Estate in Chester-le-Street, just off the A1.
We would gladly welcome you to show you the different fires and answer any questions you may have.
To book a personal showroom appointment then please get in touch today.
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as beautiful as the fires obviously are, how do you fit one when you have a traditional 16″ fire opening in a chimney breast within a small bungalow…… Are there any realistic small inset fires that come anything close to the realistic effect this fires have? Thank you
Hi Caroline, that’s a great question. At the moment these kind of fires (holographic) only come in larger models designed to be built around. None of which would fit into an existing 16″ opening so to fit something like this there would need to be some modification of your existing fireplace & chimney breast. Feel free to drop an email to sales@tulipalo.co.uk and we’ll see how we can help.