The 2025 vape market is shifting quite rapidly following the ban of disposable vapes. Now, the focus is geared towards sustainability and value. To save adult smokers money by switching to a cheaper alternative. Protecting vapers from overuse and the youth of today from unnecessarily picking up a vape. Ensuring vapes allow adults to successfully quit smoking and prevent the inhalation of combustible tobacco. Since the 1 June ban, it is no longer permitted for businesses to sell non-rechargeable vapes.
With this guide, we will explain the key features of rechargeable and refillable vapes, answer key questions, and highlight the best rechargeable vapes for 2025.
Why UK Vapers Are Switching to Rechargeable Kits
In short, because they must, as the UK has now banned non-rechargeable and non-refillable ‘disposable vapes’. For the past five years, disposables have proven to be an invaluable entry point to vaping products for previous smokers. With a pre-charged battery and prefilled e-liquid tank, and no coils to change, it was set up for an instant vape. Priced between £3-6, they were an excellent initial device if you had no knowledge of vaping, but also pricey. UK vapers were urged to switch to rechargeable prefilled and prefilled pod vapes to protect the environment and to hopefully make it more difficult for underage vapers to have access to vape products (although there are fears this can fuel the black market). What rechargeable kits provide is:
- Massive Savings – A single disposable, as we mentioned, was an expensive and short-term outlay, lasting a day or two max. Meanwhile, a rechargeable vape plus vape juice works out as a higher cost initially but also longer lasting.
- Extended Use – A vape kit can last months or even years, depending on the brand and quality of the product. Once produced, vape juice tends to have a shelf life of two years and a life of one to two months once opened.
- Environmental Benefits – Fewer batteries and less plastic ending up in landfill, with Material Focus highlighting roughly five million disposed of or littered in the last year.
- More Options – The choices are endless with rechargeable vapes vs disposables. There is a wider range of nicotine strengths, nicotine types (mostly nic salts with disposables, but freebase nicotine with refillable vapes).
- Huge variety of Flavours - For those who do not like fruity flavours (a high proportion of disposable vapes were fruit flavours), rechargeable vapes can be filled with tobacco, dessert or even menthol flavours.
- Custom Fit – Adjustable airflow, variable wattage, and coil options mean you can fine-tune the draw and vapour output with a rechargeable vape.
Best Rechargeable Pod Kits for 2025
(Perfect for disposable switchers and MTL vapers)
1. Vaporesso Xros 4
One of the most popular pod kits this year has to be the Vaporesso Xros 4. It has been flying off the shelves nationwide in the UK and is highly searched for because of its design, key features, battery capacity and quick charge time!
With a 1000mAh battery in a diminutive casing, it is more than enough to last throughout the day without requiring a charge with steady MTL vaping.
And when the battery runs low, fear not, as the 2A fast charging means it can be fully charged in only half an hour!
With a max power output of 16W, this is a little on the small side and there are three power levels to choose from, but this is aimed at those who like a discreet amount of vapour and a tighter throat hit, when paired with high PG e-liquids. Pros:
- Generous 1000mAh battery for MTL vaping
- Low power for small clouds
- Quick charge in 30 minutes
2. Aspire Pixo Aura
Next up, we have a reliable pod kit brand – Aspire. The latest creation is the Aspire Pixo Aura, which is a stylish little pod kit that fits in the hand like a glove. With interesting colour choices such as Crimson Red and Sakura Pink, there is something for all.
Aspire is highly sought after for their battery performance and longevity and the Pixo Aura is no different. For such a compact size, the 1300mAh battery capacity is very impressive indeed.
Best of all, features-wise, you have a digital battery indicator display on the front of the device with an intelligent LED light system. This notifies the vaper of which pod and coil they are using for optimum performance and understanding. A 1A fast speed charging means a full charge in roughly one hour.
Pros:
- Large and compact 1300mAh battery
- Clever LED lighting system
- Quick 1A fast charge speed
3. Geekvape Digi Max
Highly praised on UK Reddit vaping threads for its tight, cigarette-like draw and excellent flavour delivery, the Geekvape Digi Max is an impactful vape to help smokers quit and disposable vapers move over to a more sustainable and affordable device. The 3000mAh battery with 5V/2A fast charging is welcomed for reliable, long-lasting vaping. It easily lasts at least one full day (three expected) and USB-C charging tops it up more than enough in under 20 minutes or a full charge in one hour.
With this battery capacity, a beautiful display and features like a physical locking switch or leakproof pods, the Digi Max is a trustworthy pod kit for any vaper.
Pros:
- Compact and pocket-friendly
- Inhale and button activated
- Leak-resistant pods with multiple coil resistances
Best Rechargeable ‘Big Vapes’ for 2025
(Excellent value and longer-lasting)
4. Pixl Duo 12K
This simple-to-put-together device offers dual flavours in one intuitive pod system. It features a quick charge, a reusable 850mAh battery capacity with standard Type-C charging. Although a charger is not provided with the kit, you can purchase one for a very small price or use an existing one from a previous device.
With the Pixl Duo 12, vapers love the ability to switch between flavours from the same device and there is also a handy boost switch to increase the flavour intensity. Dual coils ensure a smooth and warm delivery and the big puff vape from Pixl provides up to 6,000 puffs per kit, as well as replacement Pixl Duo 12 pods when the prefilled kit is empty. For peace of mind, the device also boasts a useful lock switch so you don’t use more battery than intended!
Pros:
- Quick charging of the 850mAh battery
- Reversible flavour pods
- Boost switch
5. Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25K
Another popular big vape kit brand is Hayati and we love the cool look of this vape, which holds a similar 850mAh charge to the Pixl Duo 12. With a charge that takes roughly one to one and a half hours, this can easily be done in the evening after work, when not in use.
How the kit works is by connecting the two e-liquid pods together (10ml in each), either side of the prefilled 2ml pod and pushing the connected pod system into place on top of the battery. The Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25K contains 20mg nic salts in a variety of flavours and a smart screen display to understand your battery percentage remaining. Twist the pod to alternate between flavours to shake things up!
Pros:
- Long-lasting 850mAh battery
- 20mg nic salt dual pods
- Large amount of puffs per kit
6. Bloody Bar Pod Twist 20K
Last on our list of hand big puff vapes is the Bloody Bar Pod Twist with 20,000 puffs. Lasting multiple days, this 1200mAh battery capacity large vape is stylish, ergonomic and contains dual flavours like many big puff vapes. The pods can be replaced and the device charged quickly for all-day use. Just like the Pixl Duo 12, there is a boost switch and the fingerprint technology makes using the device effortless.
Pros:
- Large 1200mAh battery capacity
- 12ml of TPD-compliant e-liquid for each kit
- Power display to know the battery level remaining
Best Sub-Ohm Rechargeable Kits for 2025
(For high-VG liquids, big clouds and flavour fanatics)
7. Vaporesso Luxe XR Max 2
Known as a “halfway house” between pods and Sub-Ohm kits, the Luxe XR Max 2 is a beast. It offers adjustable wattage up to 80W, which is more than enough for huge clouds of vapour.
In addition, the Luxe XR Max 2 supports both MTL (mouth-to-lung) and RDL (restricted direct lung) vaping, with a large collection of compatible GTX Coils plus the option of choosing between the Luxe XR Pods or the Luxe X Pods.
The battery inside is a whopping 3200mAh ultra-high-density internal battery, which charges relatively quickly with 2A fast charging to fully replenish the battery in one hour. Pros:
- 28% increase in battery capacity compared to Luxe XR Max
- Adjustable airflow, AXON Chipset Pulse Mode
- Works with both nic salts and freebase
- Pods with 30% longer lifespan often last 10–14 days
8. GeekVape Aegis Legend 3
A true workhorse for experienced vapers. The Aegis Legend 3 uses dual 18650 batteries, giving exceptional runtime even at higher wattages. Its rugged design is waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof, which is always handy whatever the weather or workplace conditions.
Pros:
- Outstanding vapour production
- Tough, durable build
- Accurate power delivery with an intelligent chip
9. Innokin Coolfire PZPulse
Many vapers seek a large capacity device because the need to recharge less often is greater than any other feature. The Innokin Coolfire PZPulse is a fine example of this, with a 2400mAh battery.
This Sub-Ohm vape kit fires up to 80W with 2A fast charging, reaching up to 80% of a full charge in one hour. Better yet, Innokin states that for average use, vapers with a 100% charge can expect 3 days of vaping.
Pros:
- IP68 rated technology with dust, water and shock resistance.
- Manual locking switch
- 0.96-inch TFT display screen
- Top fill pods and top airflow
All-Round Winner for 2025 – Vaporesso Luxe XR Max 2
If you want a single device that can handle both MTL and RDL, works well with nic salts or shortfills, and still fits in your pocket, the Luxe XR Max 2 is a safe bet. It is an adaptable kit for different coils, flavours and nicotine strengths.
This is thanks to the big offering from the Vaporesso GTX coil range. In addition to that, you have the option of MTL or DTL pods to go with it, so each mouthpiece is customised and tailored towards the vaper's preferred style.
Best of all, it charges super quickly but not that you need to as often, thanks to the 3200mAh capacity.
Throw in features like pulse or smart mode to optimise your performance and longevity and you have a winning formula.
Final Word
Now more than ever, vapers have a huge collection of vapes to pick from. And thanks to the disposable vape ban, this will mean a much cleaner environment with less battery waste ending up in landfill.
Instead, the likes of Vaporesso, Innokin and Vsavi continue to offer smart technology which redefines the meaning of rechargeable vape, which is better for the consumer and our planet.
Rechargeable vapes ensure that you have more money in your pocket, greater customisation, less time standing around waiting for your device to power up and give you the puffs needed to go on with your day.
Therefore, whether you like a discreet rechargeable MTL pod kit or a large battery capacity vape mod to generate those big clouds of flavour, there is something for everyone in this list.
If you need more help or are still undecided which vape is right for you, check out our rechargeable Sub-Ohm mods and rechargeable pod kits collections, or speak to a member of our team.