Your Complete Guide To Disposable Devices

Pre-filled with delicious e-liquid flavours and fitted with built-in batteries, these inhale-activated devices do not need to be refilled or recharged, and come with a set puff count.

As such, disposable vaping devices are an affordable and suitable choice for both complete beginners as well as vaping veterans in need of a more discreet on-the-go device. Before you go ahead and try one, here’s everything you need to know about disposable vapes.

All disposable devices house a built-in battery and a heating element alongside a pre-filled 2ml nicotine salt in varying strengths and flavours. Your device will also have a set “puff count”, which will indicate how long your device will last. Disposable devices last for around 600 puffs. Once you’ve used up all of these puffs, simply dispose, replace, and repeat!

Single-use vape devices cannot be refilled or recharged. Each disposable device battery is designed to last for the duration of the 2ml e-liquid within the device chamber. Batteries are intentionally built to run out before your e-liquid so as to protect the performance of your device and make for a more enjoyable experience.

This means you need only take a draw from the device to surround your taste buds with the flavours you crave! There are no buttons or busy screens to navigate through either, so you can get to vaping in no time. Simply inhale from the top and your device’s built-in battery will instantly heat up the in-built coil and vaporise the flavour inside!

Vaping with a disposable device provides a Mouth-to-Lung draw which is similar to smoking. Put simply, an MTL inhale style will enable you to draw vapour into your mouth and inhale it into your lungs.

Nic salts are the best type of e-liquids for complete beginners due to their smoother throat hits and speedy nicotine delivery compared to freebase juices. This means you’ll get the ultimate satisfaction when those cravings start to hit.

Each single-use 20mg 2ml device is equal to approximately 45 cigarettes. So, if you used to smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day, you can expect your disposable device to last for up to two days. The lifespan of disposable vape will also depend on how often you vape and how long you take a draw for.

At E-liquids.com, we only stock premium-level disposable devices that are registered with the MHRA and have passed compliance checks. Non-TPD compliant devices can be found via unlicensed sellers and are not to be trusted. This is due to the untested nature of the devices, which means the e-liquid could contain any number of unknown or unsafe chemicals.

With so many disposable brands and flavours out there, choosing the best product for you can seem like a tricky task! Our top-rated disposable brands available at e-liquids.com include YOLO, Elf Bar, SKE Crystal, Lost Mary, Nasty Bar, and Elux.

We personally love so many disposable flavours at e-liquids.com, but a few in particular really stand out to us. With hit after hit of rich fruity tangs, Kiwi Guava Passionfruit disposable vape device by YOLO would have to be our top recommended flavour to start with!

You’ll know that your disposable device is empty once it begins to produce weaker flavours or no flavour at all. Once this happens, simply replace your device.

Not only do they taste amazing, but they all come ready made with a built-in battery, coil, and e-liquid, meaning there’s zero maintenance required. All you need to do is pick up your vape and take a draw from the mouthpiece! Due to their tiny size, you can take disposable devices with you pretty much anywhere you go, whether you’re running errands or at a music festival. Disposable vapes are super affordable, too, meaning you’ll never be without your favourite flavour!

Wondering how to be an eco-friendly vaper? We recommend checking out our vaping and sustainability guide here.

Disposable vaping devices can be stored in your carry-on luggage (not your checked luggage i.e a suitcase), however they cannot be used while on board the plane. You also won’t be able to use your vape while inside the airport, although many do have designated outdoor smoking areas. If in doubt, make sure to check with your airline first. To find out if the country you’re travelling to allows vaping, make sure to read our complete guide to travelling with e-cigarettes here!

A small selection of 0mg disposable devices include zero nicotine, including Elf Bar 600 0mg disposables which you’ll be able to find at E-liquids.com.

From 2025 onwards, UK vaping laws have changed significantly, with the nationwide ban on the sale of disposable vapes now in full effect. While these devices were once the go-to choice for convenience and flavour variety, the new regulations have encouraged many popular brands to innovate and release upgraded versions of their products that meet the new rules.

Leading names, such as Elf Bar, Lost Mary, and SKE Crystal, have introduced reusable vape kits and refillable pod systems designed to deliver the same great flavour and smooth nicotine hit that made their disposables so popular. Many of these alternatives use nicotine salt e-liquids, which offer quick satisfaction and a smooth throat hit, ideal for both beginners and experienced vapers.

These next-generation kits often feature rechargeable batteries, refillable pods, and improved coil technology, ensuring better performance and reduced waste. For fans of disposable-style simplicity, prefilled pod kits offer the same grab-and-go ease without contributing to single-use plastic and battery waste.

By switching to these compliant alternatives, vapers can still enjoy their favourite flavours and brands while supporting more sustainable and environmentally friendly vaping habits.