Abstract: An electric fireplace, comprising a main body, a control panel, a control circuit and a driving mechanism; the main body includes a housing and a simulation device, the simulation device and the control circuit are disposed inside the housing, the simulation device, the control panel, the driving mechanism are respectively electrically connected to the control circuit; the control panel is pivot joint to an edge of the front wall of the housing; the driving mechanism is connected to the control panel to make the control panel with an unfold state and a fold state with respect to the main body, with a concealable control panel, the appearance of the electric fireplace is more like traditional firewood fireplace, and the consumers can get a better view of flame, the present invention is simple structural and easy to manufacture.