Shortfill E-Liquids

What Is a Shortfill E-Liquid?

A shortfill e-liquid is a nicotine-free (0mg) bottle filled below the top, leaving room to add your own nic shots. UK law caps nicotine-containing e-liquid at 10ml, so shortfills ship at 0mg in 50ml, 100ml and 200ml bottles. Most are 70/30 VG/PG for sub-ohm kits; for an even ratio that suits pod and MTL vaping, see the 50/50 vape juice range. Our guide to shortfills and nic shots walks through it. For ready-mixed nicotine, see the wider e-liquid range or 10ml nic salts.

Shortfill Sizes: 50ml, 100ml and 200ml

A 50ml shortfill takes one nic shot, a 100ml shortfill takes two and a 200ml shortfill takes four, each finishing at 3mg. The 100ml shortfill is the best value per ml with the widest flavour choice.

Shortfills and the 2026 Vape Tax

From 1 October 2026 the UK's new Vaping Products Duty adds £2.20 of duty per 10ml of e-liquid, around £2.64 with VAT, on every bottle whether it has nicotine or not. On a shortfill the duty falls on the 0mg base and any nic shots you add.

Because the rate is flat per 10ml, the larger bottles see the biggest cash rise, and a 0mg shortfill is taxed the same per ml as a 20mg nic salt. Buying before October locks in pre-duty pricing, and a sealed bottle keeps for 18 to 24 months. Our 2026 vape tax guide has the full timeline.