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Diagram showing a cigarette contains 10 to 14mg of nicotine but a smoker absorbs only 1 to 2mg, with the rest burning away.

How Much Nicotine Is in a Cigarette?

A cigarette contains 10 to 14mg of nicotine. You absorb 1 to 2mg of it. That gap is why almost every vape-to-cigarette comparison you have read is wrong, and it is why a 20mg pod is not "20 times stronger" than anything.

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Diagram showing a cigarette contains 10 to 14mg of nicotine but a smoker absorbs only 1 to 2mg, with the rest burning away.
Nic Salts
.by : shane margereson

How Much Nicotine Is in a Cigarette?

A cigarette contains 10 to 14mg of nicotine. You absorb 1 to 2mg of it. That gap is why almost every vape-to-cigarette comparison you have read is wrong, and it is why a 20mg pod is not "20 times stronger" than anything.

Calculation showing a 2ml vape pod at 20mg holds 40mg of nicotine, roughly the equivalent of a pack of twenty cigarettes, independent of puff count.
How To
.by : shane margereson

How Many Cigarettes Are in a Vape?

A standard 2ml pod at 20mg holds about 40mg of nicotine, which is roughly a pack of 20 cigarettes. But the puff count on the box has nothing to do with it, and most comparisons online get this badly wrong.

Bar chart comparing around £6,000 a year to smoke twenty cigarettes a day against £500 to £800 a year to vape on a refillable kit, including the 2026 vape tax.
Quit Smoking
.by : shane margereson

Is Vaping Cheaper Than Smoking?

Smoking twenty a day costs around £6,000 a year. Vaping on a refillable kit costs £500 to £800, and it stays cheaper even after the vape tax lands in October 2026. Here are the actual numbers, and where they come from.

A woman using a vape device on the streets of London; overlay text reads "Nicotine Strength Guide for Smokers Switching to Vaping."
Guides
.by : shane margereson

Nicotine Strength Guide for Smokers Switching to Vaping

This comprehensive guide helps UK smokers choose the right nicotine strength when switching to vaping. Based on Ecigone's experience since 2014, it matches your cigarette consumption to optimal mg/ml levels - from 3-6mg for light smokers to 18-20mg for pack-a-day habits.

What are the best starter kits to quit smoking? - Ecigone Vape Shop UK
Best Of
.by : shane margereson

Best Vape Starter Kits to Quit Smoking 2026

The best vape starter kits to quit smoking in 2026, ranked on real sales. Our top refillable and prefilled pod kits for switching off cigarettes.

Two lithium vape batteries standing upright side by side, an 18650 rated 3000mAh and a larger 21700 rated 5000mAh, both 3.7V.
Coils & Tanks
.by : Katrina Alessandra Go

E-Cigarette Battery Safety: The UK Vaper's Guide

In this blog we'll take you through how to safely use and handle your vape batteries and coils.

Elux Cyberover 6K Review: A red and black 6000 puff rechargeable vape on a reflective dark surface.
Disposables
.by : shane margereson

Elux Cyberover 6K Review: Is It Worth Switching From Disposables?

Nothing ruins your day quicker than watching your favourite disposable vape get the regulatory boot, does it? But here's the thing - sometimes the best innovations come from being forced to think differently, and the Elux Cyberover 6K is living proof that when brilliant design meets regulatory reality, magic can happen. Picture this: you've got that iconic cyberpunk aesthetic that made the original Cyberover a proper head-turner, but now it's wrapped around a system that's actually sustainable.

Comparison of prefilled and refillable vape kits featuring a blue Al Fakher device and a teal VOOPOO Argus pod kit with text Switching From Disposable Vapes: Prefilled or Refillable?
Guides
.by : shane margereson

Switching From Disposable Vapes: Prefilled or Refillable?

In this blog we'll look at how to switch from disposable vapes to pod kits, the different types of pod kits available, and some tips to make the transition easier.