A refillable pod kit is the simplest way to start vaping with your own choice of e-liquid. Pod kits are small, easy to use and pair perfectly with nic salts. This guide covers what to look for and the beginner-friendly kits we stock.
What is a pod kit?
A pod kit has two parts: a rechargeable battery and a pod that holds e-liquid. You fill the pod, click it into the battery and vape. When the coil inside the pod wears out, you replace the pod (or just the coil, on some kits). Unlike single-use vapes, which were banned in the UK in June 2025, a pod kit is reusable and rechargeable.
What to look for as a beginner
- MTL draw: a mouth-to-lung draw feels tighter, similar to a cigarette. Look for pods rated around 0.8ohm–1.2ohm.
- Adjustable airflow: lets you make the draw tighter or looser as you find your preference.
- Auto-draw: the kit fires when you inhale, with no buttons to press.
- Top-fill pods: easier and less messy to refill.
- USB-C charging and a decent battery: 800mAh–1,000mAh usually lasts a full day for most vapers.
- Easy-to-find replacement pods: check spares are in stock before you buy.
Beginner-friendly pod kits we stock
- Vaporesso XROS series (XROS 5 and XROS 5 Mini): simple, reliable kits with a wide choice of replacement pods.
- Aspire Gotek X and Gotek X3: compact, auto-draw kits that are easy to refill.
- Oxva Xlim Pro 2: adjustable airflow and a range of pod resistances as you gain experience.
- Uwell Caliburn G4: a popular all-rounder with a comfortable mouthpiece.
- Geekvape Sonder Q and Wenax Q: lightweight, budget-friendly options.
- Voopoo Argus G: a slim kit with adjustable output.
Browse the full range in vape kits. Each product page lists the battery size, pod capacity and compatible spare pods.
Which e-liquid should I use?
Most beginners pair a pod kit with nic salts in 5mg, 10mg or 20mg. If you prefer a lower strength, a 50/50 freebase 10ml works well too. Our guide to nic salts vs freebase explains the difference.
Looking after your pod kit
- Prime a new pod by filling it and waiting 5–10 minutes before your first puff.
- Replace the pod or coil every 1–2 weeks, or when the flavour turns burnt.
- Keep spare replacement pods in stock so you’re never caught short.
- Recycle old pods and devices responsibly; never put vape batteries in household waste.
Prefer not to refill?
Prefilled pod kits such as Lost Mary BM6000 and Elf Bar 600 use a rechargeable battery with ready-filled pods you swap when they run out. Find refills in pre-filled pods.
Vape products are for adults aged 18 and over only. Orders placed before 2pm Monday–Friday are aimed for same-day dispatch from our Leicester warehouse, with delivery across the UK.
