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All nicotine-containing vape products sold in the UK are subject to the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations (TRPR), commonly referred to as the UK TPD rules. Products must meet the applicable requirements and nicotine-containing e-cigarettes and refill containers must be notified to the MHRA before they can be legally sold.
The key limits relevant to vape kits and prefilled pod systems include:
You’ll often see modern reusable pod systems advertised with figures such as 10K, 15K, 25K, 30K or 50K puffs.
These figures do not mean that a single 25ml, 30ml or 50ml nicotine-filled pod can legally be sold as one tank in the UK.
Instead, compliant reusable systems can achieve higher overall advertised capacities through a combination of a rechargeable device and separately replaceable prefilled pods or compliant refill systems. UK rules specifically allow reusable vapes to be refilled either by filling a tank/cartridge with e-liquid or by inserting new pre-filled pods.
For example, a newer high-capacity system may use a 2ml pod together with separate 10ml refill containers, rather than having one oversized nicotine-containing tank.
This is particularly relevant to systems such as the Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25K, where the overall advertised puff figure refers to the system’s available e-liquid and operating configuration rather than the capacity of one individual 2ml pod.
Prefilled pod kits are designed for people who want the convenience of a ready-filled system without manually filling their pods with e-liquid.
Instead of throwing away the entire device once the e-liquid is finished, the rechargeable device can be used with a replacement prefilled pod. The pod already contains e-liquid and is simply fitted to the compatible device.
This makes the system straightforward to operate while retaining the rechargeable format required for a reusable vape.
A typical prefilled pod system consists of:
Once the prefilled pod has reached the end of its usable life, you replace the pod rather than replacing the complete device.
UK guidance recognises rechargeable devices using separately available prefilled pods as a form of reusable vape, provided the product meets the relevant requirements.
Some newer systems have gone further by introducing auto-refill technology. These systems use a smaller pod together with a separate sealed e-liquid reservoir. As the e-liquid in the pod is consumed, the reservoir automatically feeds the pod.
The prefilled pod market now includes a wide range of established names, with different puff-count categories, pod formats, flavour ranges and device features.
Hayati has become particularly well known for higher-capacity prefilled pod systems.
The range includes products such as:
Pyne Pod focuses heavily on larger-capacity prefilled pod systems.
Popular examples include:
Lost Mary has expanded into rechargeable pod systems, including:
SKE is another familiar name in the UK prefilled pod market, with ranges including:
IVG offers several pod-based systems, including:
The Crystal range includes rechargeable prefilled systems such as:
Hyola has also developed larger-capacity pod systems, including:
ELFBAR has expanded its range beyond traditional disposable formats with rechargeable and prefilled pod systems, including:
The UK market also includes names such as:
The biggest difference is convenience.
With a prefilled pod, there is generally no need to:
You simply charge the rechargeable device, attach the appropriate prefilled pod and use the system according to its instructions.
Modern reusable pod systems can advertise substantially higher puff figures than earlier pod systems.
Examples include:
These are manufacturer estimates, not guaranteed numbers. Actual usage varies according to draw length, frequency and operating mode.
One of the newer developments in high-capacity prefilled pod kits is the ability to select different operating modes.
ECO mode generally operates at a lower power level and is designed to make the available battery and e-liquid last longer.
Turbo mode increases power output on compatible devices and can provide a different vapour and draw experience.
Because Turbo mode can consume more battery and e-liquid per draw, the advertised maximum puff figure may differ between operating modes.
This means a device advertised as 25,000 puffs or 50,000 puffs should not be interpreted as a fixed number of guaranteed draws.
Although both are rechargeable systems, the way they are used is quite different.
Refillable Vape Kits UK
| Feature | Prefilled Pod Kit | Refillable Vape Kit |
|---|---|---|
| E-liquid | Comes pre-filled | You add your own |
| Pod/tank capacity | Subject to UK limits | Subject to UK limits |
| Refill container | Not normally required by user | Typically purchased separately |
| Replacement | Replace the prefilled pod | Replace pod or coil when required |
| Coil | Usually integrated into pod | Integrated or replaceable |
| Flavour choice | Based on available prefilled pods | Wide choice of e-liquids |
| Nicotine strength | Determined by the pod | Choose compatible e-liquid |
| Wattage | Fixed or selected modes on some devices | Often adjustable on advanced kits |
| Maintenance | Minimal | More regular maintenance |
| Flexibility | Simple and convenient | Greater control |
Refillable vape kits work differently from prefilled pod systems.
Instead of buying a pod that already contains e-liquid, you purchase your preferred compatible e-liquid separately and fill the pod or tank yourself.
This gives you considerably more choice over flavours, nicotine strengths and e-liquid types.
Brands such as Vaporesso, Uwell, VOOPOO, OXVA, Geek Vape, Aspire, SMOK and Innokin have established refillable pod and vape kit ranges in the UK.
The same core UK requirements apply to nicotine-containing refillable vape systems.
A refillable vape kit sold with a nicotine-containing pod or tank is subject to the 2ml maximum capacity requirement for the e-cigarette/tank, while a nicotine-containing refill bottle sold separately can contain a maximum of 10ml. Nicotine e-liquid is limited to 20mg/ml.
This means a refillable setup can give you considerable flexibility without changing the UK capacity limits.
For example:
2ml refillable pod/tank + 10ml nicotine e-liquid bottle
The 10ml bottle is the refill container, while the pod or tank itself remains within the applicable 2ml limit.
Higher-capacity devices may therefore have larger hardware/battery capabilities, but the nicotine-containing tank or cartridge supplied for the UK market must still meet the applicable requirements.
A typical refillable setup consists of:
You fill the compatible pod or tank with your chosen e-liquid.
As the e-liquid is consumed, you refill the pod or tank. Eventually, the pod or coil needs replacing depending on the particular system.
This means the usable lifespan of a refillable vape kit isn’t normally expressed as a single advertised puff number.
Instead, it depends on factors such as:
One of the biggest advantages of a refillable vape kit is control.
Many advanced devices allow you to adjust the wattage to suit the compatible coil.
Some devices also offer:
This makes refillable systems particularly flexible for people who want to customise their setup.
Vaporesso is one of the established names in refillable pod systems, particularly through its XROS range.
Uwell is well known for its Caliburn family of refillable pod systems.
VOOPOO offers both refillable pod systems and more powerful vape hardware through ranges such as Argus, Drag and Vinci.
OXVA’s XLIM range offers compact refillable devices, with selected models providing adjustable airflow and power control.
Geek Vape produces compact refillable pod systems as well as higher-powered hardware, including the Aegis family.
Aspire offers pod and vape hardware across ranges such as Gotek, Flexus and Nautilus.
SMOK provides a broad selection of refillable pod and vape kits, including devices using replaceable coils and adjustable power.
Innokin offers established pod and tank systems including Endura, Zenith and Zlide.
With a refillable vape kit, you normally have three consumable considerations:
You choose your preferred compatible e-liquid flavour and nicotine strength and refill the pod or tank yourself.
Some systems use a complete replacement pod containing the coil, meaning you replace the pod once it reaches the end of its usable life.
Other systems use a reusable tank or pod with a separate replaceable coil.
Rather than replacing the entire pod, you replace the coil inside it and continue using the same compatible pod or tank.
You’re not restricted to the flavours available as prefilled pods.
You can select an e-liquid strength appropriate for your needs and compatible with your device.
Selected devices allow you to adjust wattage rather than relying entirely on a fixed output.
Some kits allow you to adjust the airflow according to the device’s design.
On compatible systems, you can replace the coil instead of replacing the complete pod or tank.
The device itself can continue to be used while compatible pods, coils and e-liquid are replaced as required.
A prefilled system may suit adult vapers who prioritise:
A refillable system may suit adult vapers who prioritise:
Our Vape Kits UK collection brings together both sides of the modern pod market.
From high-capacity prefilled systems such as Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25K, Pyne Pod Click 50K, Lost Mary NERA 30K, Hyola Ultra 30K and Crystal Pro Switch 30K, to refillable systems from Vaporesso, Uwell, VOOPOO, OXVA, Geek Vape, Aspire and SMOK, there are different formats available for different preferences.
All nicotine-containing products supplied by Vape Portal UK are offered in the applicable UK-regulated formats, with UK TPD/TRPR requirements covering capacity, nicotine strength, packaging, labelling and MHRA notification.
Following the UK single-use vape ban introduced on 1 June 2025, the focus is now on reusable systems. Reusable vapes can use either refillable cartridges/tanks or separately available prefilled pods, provided they meet the relevant requirements.
Explore Vape Portal UK’s Vape Kits collection to find both prefilled pod kits and refillable vape kits from established UK-market brands.
Choose the convenience of a ready-filled pod system or the flexibility of a refillable device with your own compatible e-liquid, pods and coils
A prefilled pod kit is a rechargeable vape device that uses a pod containing e-liquid that has already been filled by the manufacturer. Once the pod is finished, you replace it with a compatible replacement pod.
For nicotine-containing products, the key limits are 2ml maximum for the e-cigarette tank/pod, 10ml maximum for a nicotine-containing refill bottle, and 20mg/ml maximum nicotine strength.
Yes. UK rules allow reusable rechargeable devices to use separately available prefilled pods, provided the device and pods meet the applicable requirements.
The advertised puff figure generally represents the estimated total usage of the system rather than the capacity of one individual nicotine-containing pod. Actual puff counts vary according to usage and power mode.
Not necessarily. A high advertised puff figure does not mean one individual UK pod contains 25ml or 50ml of nicotine-containing e-liquid. UK rules limit the capacity of the e-cigarette/tank to 2ml, with nicotine-containing refill containers limited to 10ml.
The maximum permitted nicotine concentration for regulated nicotine-containing e-liquid is 20mg/ml.
A nicotine-containing refill container sold to consumers can contain a maximum of 10ml.
For nicotine-containing e-cigarettes sold to consumers in the UK, the applicable tank/pod capacity limit is 2ml. Tanks exceeding this limit cannot be supplied in the UK as compliant products.
They generally don’t have a fixed manufacturer puff count in the same way as high-capacity prefilled systems. Usage depends on your e-liquid consumption, battery, coil, wattage and frequency of use.
Many advanced refillable vape kits allow adjustable wattage. However, not every vape kit has this feature, so it depends on the particular model.
Some newer systems provide different operating modes, such as ECO and Turbo, while other prefilled systems operate at a fixed output.
Some do. Devices with replaceable coils require the coil to be changed periodically, while other pod systems use pods with integrated coils and require the complete pod to be replaced.
Popular established hardware brands include Vaporesso, Uwell, VOOPOO, OXVA, Geek Vape, Aspire, SMOK and Innokin.
The UK market includes brands such as Hayati, Pyne Pod, Lost Mary, SKE, IVG, Crystal, Hyola, ELFBAR, Pixl, Gold Bar, The Bling, Al Fakher and Dojo, with availability varying by specific model and range.
No. Puff counts are manufacturer estimates. Actual results can vary according to draw length, frequency of use, power mode and the specific device.
