The Best Alternatives To Disposable Vapes: How To Beat The Disposable Ban
The days of disposable vapes being sold in the UK are coming to an end. The UK government is taking steps to cut down on youth vaping and reduce the environmental impact caused by throw away e-cigarettes.
We take a look at the timeline of events that have led to the upcoming disposable vape ban, as well as discuss how you can prepare yourself. There is no time better than the present to get ahead of the ban, by switching from disposable vapes to reusable.
Why Are Disposable Vapes Being Banned In The UK in 2025?
First announced back in the tail end of 2023, by the now former PM Rishi Sunak, the Stopping the Start campaign was set out to stop future generations of young people from becoming nicotine addicts. The plan was to raise the legal smoking age one year every year, as well as banning the sale and supply of disposable vapes.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill featured the banning of disposable vapes, as well as restricting flavours and packaging of vapes to make them less appealing to children wanting to use them.
However, a sudden snap election in the UK in July 2024, meant that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill could not be pushed through all legalities before Parliament dissolved. Despite being under a new Government, Labour are continuing where the Tories left off. By pushing forward with the legislation changes.
In October 2024, it was announced by all UK governments that from the 1st June 2025, the sale and supply of single-use vapes in the UK would be prohibited. The main driving force for the most recent decision, is the environmental impact of disposable vapes. The number of them reaching landfill has increased dramatically in recent years, despite the types of batteries inside being able to capable of being rechargeable.
The Best Alternative Vape Kits To Beat The Disposable Ban
If you have been using disposable vapes and are reading this, you are more than likely looking for a refillable vaping kit. With a vast array of vapes on the market, whether that be online or in retail stores, you may be wondering which one would be best for you. To make taking the leap a little easier, we have put together a list of some of the best options available here at LiQuid for those who are switching from disposables.
Vaporesso Xros 4 Pod Vape Kit
The Xros 4 is another a great pod vape device from Vaporesso. Their world renowned Xros pod kit series has continued to excite vapers. The Xros 4 is no exception.
Although it isn't the cheapest option in this list, it has earned it's right to be the first one mentioned. This versatile vape kit suits all styles of vapers, whether you prefer MTL or DTL.
The fast charging battery will be up to 100% in 30 minutes. With 1,000mAh, once charged, the battery will keep you going for hours.
The most important factor and the reason we all love it here at LiQuid, is the flavour production. Each inhale will fill your mouth with flavour, particularly when it's paired with a good quality e-liquid. The refillable pod can be used for a number of days, unlike closed vape systems, such as disposable vape.
When the coil is burnt out in the replaceable pod, all you need to is refill a new pod and then pop it in to your Xros 4.
Innokin Klypse Pod Vape Kit
If you wanted to step away from disposables and get a device that can be refilled and recharged, the Innokin Klypse is certainly worth consideration. It offers fantastic value for money. A cheap vape device, that still offers reliable performance.
This small, discreet pod system uses refillable cartridges which already have the coils preinstalled. Once the coil inside the pod is burnt out, you replace the pod with a new one and you're then ready to go!
The device is powered by a 700mah battery and will give you all day use on a full charge, and this only takes 45 minutes to fully charge from 5% meaning you won't be without your vape for long while it recharges.
Pair this with our Bar Salts range for the perfect disposable like vape experience. This will save you a lot of money in the long run compared to disposable vape!
Aspire PockeX Pen Style Kit
The Aspire PockeX starter pen style kit has been one of the best selling vaping devices for many years now. It's great for those who have little experience using refillable e-cigarettes.
Unlike the other devices on this best alternative to disposables list, the PockeX is not an interchangeable pod. When your coil has burnt out, you will need to change the coil, rather than the full tank.
With regards to the e-liquids that you would need, it can be used with a wide range of options. For those starting out on their journey away from disposables vapes, we would suggest using a 50/50 VG/PG e-liquid.
The large 1,500mAh battery will keep you going all day and the box contains two different coils (0.6 & 1.2ohm). Allowing you to find your perfect vaping style and get ahead of the UK disposable vape ban.
Geek Vape Sonder Q Pod Kit
Another cheap vape kit offering but this time from Geek Vape. The Sonder Q vape kit is a pod system that is pocket-friendly and a great starting point for anyone making the transition to reusable vape kits. At the time of writing, it has a 4.6 star review rating on our store, which is pretty good going for a small, low price refillable kit.
The top filling pods make it extremely easy to refill and like other vape products that utilise pods, when the coil is done, just dispose of the pod.
The draw activation feature means that, just like a disposable vape, you don't need to press a button to inhale.
With regards to the battery, it's smaller than some other options, but still has a very respectful usage time. Thanks to the 1000mAh built-in battery.
When the ban on disposable vapes comes in to play, having a Sonder Q in your pocket (or bag) would be a good place to start.
How To Make Your Device Feel Similar To A Disposable Vape Kit
Even though you're not using a disposable vape, this doesn't mean that you cannot replicate the same vaping style as what a disposable vape gives you.
When you use a disposable vape, it gives a mouth to lung (MTL) vaping experience. However, it's also capable of doing restricted direct to lung as well, depending how you inhale. This can easily be replicated with any vaping device. Providing you use the right coil and have your airflow adjusted appropriately.
It's estimated that the wattage output of a disposable vape is around 12w, meaning the coil ohm resistance could be anywhere from 0.8ohm to 1.2ohm. So if you're wanting to make your vape device like a disposable we would recommend using a coil within this ohm resistance range.
You can close off some of the airflow holes on your vape as well as this will restrict the amount of air which gets to the coil. This gives a tighter and less airy draw, which replicates how a disposable feels too.
Bar Salt E-Liquid - The Best Vape Juice Alternative for Disposables
One of the main reasons people enjoy disposable vapes in the UK, aside from the convenience factor involved with them, is for the rich and delicious flavours of the vape juice which is used in the devices.
Due to the TPD regulations however, the maximum amount of e-liquid which can be used in a disposable vape device is 2ml. Plus, if you're a frequent vaper and use your disposable a lot to get the great taste of the mouth watering vape juice housed inside, chances are it isn't going to last long before that 2ml is gone, and your device is rendered useless.
You'd then have to pay out for a new replacement device and this is where the costs of using disposables soon add up, as you could be spending upwards of £40 a week just on disposable vapes. We couldn't stand by and watch people constantly spend out on disposable vapes! Which is why we created our range of Bar Salts nicotine salt e-liquids, designed for use in a reusable vape.
Bar Salts was created by our team of flavour experts who gathered inspiration from popular disposable vape flavours and they've created an incredible range of nicotine salt vape liquid which we offer at the most affordable price possible.
For less than half the price of a disposable vape, you can get a 10ml bottle of Bar Salts vape juice which will last considerably longer than a standard disposable. Allowing you to ditch the big puff disposable, in favour of a bottle that offers up to 3000 puffs. Plus we have over 20 different flavours to choose from, and also available in tapered nicotine strengths, which is convenient for those who may not want the standard 20mg nicotine strength that disposable vapes come in.
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Conclusion
Finally, what are you waiting for? Ditch your disposable vape and transition to a refillable vape kit!
As for which disposable vape alternative is the best, different vapers will give you different answers. Vaping styles, budget requirements or what vape brand people prefer, are just some of the factors that can affect the choice made. However, in our opinion, the best starter vape kits would be a refillable vape pod devices. Their ease of use make them really convenient and with the progressions made by the vaping industry, they offer a greater vaping experience compared to disposable vapes. Also, with a pod system, once your coil has burnt out, only you need to do is change the pod, making it a lot less fiddly than vape devices that utilise a removable coil.
Refillable vapes are better for your pocket and better for the environment. It's a no-brainer, isn't it?
