Best Rechargeable Vapes in the UK for 2026

Since 1 June 2025, single-use (disposable) vapes can no longer be sold in the UK. If you used to buy disposables, a rechargeable kit is now the way to vape, and it usually works out cheaper and less wasteful over time. Read more about the rules in our guide to the UK disposable vape ban.

Rechargeable vapes fall into two main types. Here is how to choose, plus our picks for 2026.

Type 1: refillable pod kits

You fill the pod yourself with the e-liquid of your choice, then swap the pod or coil when the flavour fades. These kits are the cheapest to run and give you the widest flavour choice.

• Vaporesso XROS Pro 2: a popular all-rounder with adjustable airflow. See all Vaporesso pod kits.
• Uwell Caliburn A3 and Caliburn AK3: simple, compact and well suited to nic salts. See the Uwell range.
• Oxva Xlim Pro 2 and Oxva NeXlim 2. See Oxva pod kits.
• VooPoo Argus P1. See VooPoo pod kits.

Type 2: pre-filled pod systems

A rechargeable battery takes pre-filled pods that you click in and out, with no bottles and no filling. This is the closest experience to a disposable, and you keep the battery while replacing only the pods.

• Elf Bar ELFA Pro with ELFA pre-filled pods.
• Lost Mary Nera 30K Fullview.
• Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25000 with replacement pods.

Browse all pre-filled vape kits and replacement pods.

How to choose

• Want the lowest running cost? A refillable pod kit with 10ml nic salts.
• Want zero hassle? A pre-filled pod system.
• Want lots of flavours? Refillable, because any e-liquid works.
• New to vaping? Either type, used with nic salts, is an easy start.

New for 2026: vape duty

A new UK duty on vaping liquids applies from 1 October 2026, which may affect e-liquid prices. We explain it in UK vape tax 2026.

Not sure how pods work? Read how vape pods work, or browse all pod kits.

Nicotine is addictive. Our products are for adults aged 18 and over only.

Frequently asked questions

Are rechargeable vapes cheaper than disposables were?

Usually, yes. You buy the battery once and then only pay for e-liquid or replacement pods.

Can I still buy disposable vapes in the UK?

Single-use vapes have been banned from sale in the UK since 1 June 2025. Rechargeable kits with refillable or replaceable pods are the alternative.

What is the easiest rechargeable vape for beginners?

A simple pre-filled pod system, or a refillable pod kit such as the Uwell Caliburn A3 used with nic salts.