Vape Kit Types
A vape kit is the full setup ready to vape on day one: a battery device, tank or pod, coil pre-fitted and charge cable in the box. Add e-liquid and you are running.
Over 200 rechargeable vape kits sit in the lineup, spanning pod, sub-ohm, refillable and prefilled types.
The right kit depends on three things: draw style, e-liquid type and how often you want to refill. Get the type right first and brand, colour, battery size and wattage become easy follow-up calls.
All vape kits sold here are genuine UK stock, sourced from authorised UK distributors, MHRA-notified and TPD compliant, with same-day dispatch from our Chesterfield warehouse seven days a week.
The Three Main Draw Styles
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MTL (mouth-to-lung): mimics a cigarette inhale
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DTL (direct-to-lung): one continuous breath straight into the lungs
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RDL (restricted DTL): sits between the two with a tighter airflow
Kit Types Explained
UK vape kits split four ways: pod kits, sub-ohm kits, refillable pod kits and prefilled pod kits. Picking the type up front rules out 80% of the catalogue and makes the brand choice straightforward.
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Type
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Best For
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E-Liquid
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Browse
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Pod Kit (MTL)
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Ex-smokers, first vape
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Nic salt 10/20mg
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Pod Kits
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Sub-Ohm Kit (DTL)
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Cloud and flavour chasers
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70/30 shortfill 0/3mg
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Sub-Ohm Kits
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Refillable Pod Kit
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Bottled e-liquid users
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Nic salt or 50/50
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Refillable Vape Kits
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Prefilled Pod Kit
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Ex-disposable users
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Pre-loaded 20mg pods
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Prefilled Pod Vape Kits
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The UK single-use vape ban (1 June 2025) pushed most ex-disposable shoppers onto prefilled pod kits or refillable pod kits. The choice depends on whether they want the same swap-when-empty workflow or the cheaper bottled e-liquid routine.
Vapers chasing flavour intensity and big cloud sit at the sub-ohm end.
Choosing a Vape Kit
The best kit shifts with new releases landing every month. The five picks below cover beginner, intermediate and advanced experience levels using devices that stayed popular through 2025 and 2026 with customers.
How to Choose a Vape Kit
Match the kit type to your vaping style first, then narrow by battery class and price band.
For ex-smokers, a pod kit with 20mg nic salt is the closest cigarette-style MTL hit.
Ex-disposable users get the same swap-when-empty workflow from a prefilled pod kit.
Bottled e-liquid vapers save money switching to a refillable pod kit.
Cloud and flavour chasers need a sub-ohm kit with high-VG shortfill, a bigger battery and lower-resistance coils.
Vapers who want a standalone mod without a tank will find them in the standalone vape mods range. Every kit listed here comes as a complete setup.
The 5-Step Decision
- Pick draw style (MTL or DTL)
- Match the kit type
- Pick the e-liquid type
- Choose battery class (internal vs external 18650/21700)
- Settle on a price band
Top Brands in Stock
Brand picks come after the kit type. Worldwide ranges in stock include Vaporesso, Voopoo, OXVA, Geekvape, Uwell, Lost Vape, Aspire and Innokin, with some ranges exclusive to Ecigone in the UK.
Running Cost Guide
Vape kit prices span entry-level pod setups through to advanced sub-ohm setups. Each price band buys a different battery class, coil platform and refill workflow.
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Sub-tenner starter: basic pod kit, 700-1,000mAh, auto-fire, single integrated coil. First vape after stopping smoking.
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Mid-range pod kit: three-step wattage, refillable 2-3ml pod, USB-C, swap coil. Sweet spot for everyday MTL.
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Pod mod: variable wattage 30-50W, multi-coil platform with MTL and RDL options. For vapers wanting more control.
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Sub-ohm kit: 18650 or 21700 battery, 80-220W, sub-ohm tank fitted, bigger e-liquid capacity. Built for cloud and flavour.
The clearance and sale lineup carries discounted vape kits. The just-in section tracks newest releases as they hit stock.
What's Included in a Vape Kit
Vape kit boxes vary by brand, kit type and price band, but most kits include a similar core setup. The general make-up is:
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Battery device: holds the battery, chipset and fire button
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Pod or tank: the reservoir that slots into the device
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Coil(s): one fitted, sometimes a spare in sub-ohm kits, integrated on prefilled pod kits
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Charge cable: a USB-C lead is included with most kits, although a wall plug is rarely supplied
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Drip tip or mouthpiece: fixed on most pods, with a removable 510 fitting on sub-ohm tanks
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Spare seals and user guide: replacement O-rings and a quick-start sheet on most kits
Exact contents vary, so the product page for each kit lists what is in the specific box.
Wear Parts and Replacements
Every kit has consumables that need swapping. The schedule is part of the running-cost calculation.
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Coil: swap every one to three weeks depending on draw frequency and e-liquid sweetness
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Refillable pod: typically lasts 2-4 coil cycles before flavour drops off, then full pod swap
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Prefilled pod: single-use, swap when empty (each pod holds 2ml nic salt at 20mg)
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Battery: internal batteries last 1-2 years of daily charge cycles, external 18650/21700 batteries are user-replaceable
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Seals and O-rings: replace if leaks appear, supplied as spares in most kit boxes
Most kits use coils from a dedicated platform, such as Vaporesso GTX, Voopoo PnP and OXVA UniTech. The coils and pods range carries replacement coils for every kit family.
E-Liquid for Vape Kits
The kit type dictates the e-liquid on the same basket. Mismatch the bottle to the kit and it either gurgles or the throat hit feels off.
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Pod kit and nic salt: 10ml nic salts at 10mg or 20mg suit every MTL pod kit
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Refillable pod kit and 50/50 freebase: 50/50 freebase 10ml bottles suit higher-resistance refillable kits
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Sub-ohm kit and 70/30 shortfill: 70/30 high-VG shortfills drive cloud and flavour on sub-ohm coils
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Prefilled pod kit and matched packs: prefilled kits use brand-matched refill pods sold per kit family
For the full picture on UK vape regulations see the UK vaping laws guide.
