Shortfills differ from 10ml bottles of vape liquid because they don’t contain nicotine. Instead, they’re filled to around 80% of the bottle, leaving space for you to add 10ml nic shots and customise your strength.
They’re most commonly used for sub-ohm vaping since sub-ohm kits work best with thicker, high VG e-liquids that come in larger bottles to last longer. This style of vaping uses more juice, so shortfills make practical sense.
That said, shortfills aren’t only for sub-ohm kits. If you use a refillable pod kit and prefer lower nicotine strength but still want more liquid in one bottle, 50/50 shortfills are a great choice. Many brands now release both options, so whether you need high VG or 50/50, you’ll find something that matches your setup. Just check the VG/PG ratio before choosing your shortfill. You can read our recommendations from our Best Nicotine Free Vape Liquid Blog, for honest pros & cons for 10 top contenders.
How Do Shortfill Vape Juices Work?
Shortfills give you a bigger bottle of e-liquid but are filled slightly below the top. Don’t worry if your 100ml bottle looks a little short - that space is intentional, so you can add your nicotine shots.
You can also use a nicotine-free base shot if you just want to top up the bottle and extend its capacity without adding any nicotine. If you still want to know more information about Shortfill vape Juice, or any type of Vape liquid for that matter, jump on our helpful guide for all things E-liquid.
Here’s how to get your shortfill ready:
Shortfill E-Liquids Mixing Guide
To make things easier, we’ve also put together a quick visual shortfill mixing guide. Follow the steps and you’ll know exactly what to do, making your shortfill journey simple and straightforward.
