If you’re worried about not being able to find suitable replacements for your favourite disposable vapes after the ban, you’ve come to the right place. Thankfully the vape companies that you already know and love such as Elf Bar, SKE, and IVG have got their thinking hats on and have been releasing new kits to make the transition to reusable kits as smooth as possible. We’ll go through our top picks for refillable and reusable kits and will also provide like-for-like alternatives for the top disposables.
Elf Bar have released pretty much an exact dupe of their famous Elf Bar 20mg disposable vape, but in a pod kit style. The kit is still the same price as the original Elf Bar and looks exactly the same, and we still have a 5 for £20 offer on this so you can continue using these vapes as normal. They have also made prefilled replacement pods for the new Elf Bar 600 kit so that you can also save money.
You can find the new Elf Bar 600 pod kit here, and the replacement pods here.
At the time of writing this, there are a limited range of flavours for this new kit. You’ll still find all of the top selling flavours such as blue razz lemonade, strawberry ice and watermelon ice, but if you’re a fan of a specific flavour that isn’t available you might be better off changing to a refillable pod kit. Elf Bar have released 2 refillable pod kits, the Elfx and the Elfx Pro, both of which are really great and easy to use kits and will provide the same flavour as in the 20mg Elf Bars when used with their Elfliq nic salts (the exact liquid used in the Elf Bar disposables).
If you’re looking for a quick and straight forward transition then we do have a bundle deal available for only £22.99 with 1 Elfx pod kit, 1 pack of replacement pods and 1 Elfliq nic salt. It’s also cheaper to purchase this bundle rather than buying everything separately. You can find this bundle here. You’ll also save money in the long run when you switch from the Elf Bar 600 kit to the Elfx refillable kit, and it’s not as faffy or complicated to use as you might think. Once you have a refillable kit you’ll also have free reign on the liquids that you use with this, so if you’re looking to lower your nicotine intake you’ll be able to do so easily. Elf Bar have their Elfliq nic salts available in 20mg, 10mg, and 5mg currently.
If you’d like to browse all of our refillable vape kits which are suitable with the Elfliq Nic Salts you can do so here.
If you’re not keen on the idea of using a refillable vape kit and you enjoy the ‘vape and go’ style of disposables, then you could try the Elf Bar AF5000 big puff vape kit. It’s not as cost effective as the reusable Elfx kit, but it is more cost effective than using the Elf Bar 600 pod kit. It’s also exempt from the disposable vape ban because it’s re chargeable. The AF5000 comes in a 20mg nicotine strength and you should be able to get up to 5000 puffs out of this thanks to the 12ml of liquid inside, meaning 1 Elf Bar AF5000 is the equivalent of just over 6 of the standard 600 puff Elf Bars.
There is also a decent flavour range for the AF5000s, all using the same Elfliq nic salts as in the original Elf Bar 600 so you should be able to find your preferred tipple.
You can purchase the Elf Bar AF5000 vapes here, and they’re currently on a 3 for £25 offer with free next day shipping and 7 days a week dispatch.
Elf Bar are the makers of Lost Mary products so of course if they’re releasing a like-for-like version of the Elf Bar 600 disposable, they’re going to make one for the Lost Mary BM600 disposable too. This new BM600 pod kit uses the exact same liquids as the original disposable kit, the 20mg Maryliq e-liquids so the taste and user experience will remain the same. These are also still on a 5 for £20 offer so the impact of the disposable vape ban will be minimal when using this new pod kit. There are also replacement pods available for this, but unfortunately at the time of writing this post there are only 5 flavours available in the replacement pod range. Hopefully they will add some more flavours soon, but in the meantime if you are looking for your favourite flavours and you can find them, we have other options for you.
You can purchase the new BM600 pod kit here, and the replacement pods here.
Elf Bar haven’t made a specific Lost Mary refillable kit, they only have their Elf Bar Elfx and Elfx pro out at the moment, but it really doesn’t matter too much which vape kit you use as long as you’re using the Maryliq nic salts. The Maryliq salts are the exact liquid that Lost Mary use in their BM600 disposable vape kit so you’ll easily be able to replicate the taste and experience when using these.
Our top pick for refillable pod vape kits would be the Vaporesso Xros 4 mini thanks to it’s user friendly set up, ease of use, and flavour output. If you’re a bit of a keen reader of the Vape.co.uk blogs then you’ll already recognise this kit as the one we have historically mentioned the most. It uses the Xros Corex replacement pods which have Corex mesh technology for amplified flavour and longevity, getting you as close as possible to that disposable like vape.
There’s one thing that Elf Bar are good at, and that’s making high quality big puff disposable vapes. This is the Lost Mary version of the previously mentioned Elf Bar AF5000, and uses the exact same liquids as in the BM600 disposable vape kit. It’s also much more cost effective than the new BM600 pod kit.
The BM6000 is rechargeable so is completely exempt from the disposable vape ban, and you’ll still be able to find your favourite flavours in this range.
You can purchase the Lost Mary BM600 disposable here, it’s currently on a 3 for £30 offer with free next day shipping and 7 days a week dispatch.
20mg SKE Crystal Bar Disposable Vape Alternative Kits
SKE soon followed suit after the release of the Elf Bar and Lost Mary pod kits, and released a SKE Crystal bar Por 600 pod vape kit. It also looks exactly the same as the original SKE Crystal Plus disposable and uses the same 20mg SKE nic salts with prefilled replacement pods available.
If you’re happy with the disposable style of vaping, and you’re not really interested in buying replacement pods, then go for the new SKE Crystal Bar Pro.
SKE Crystal Plus = Existing
If you want to save money and have access to a much bigger flavour range of replacement pods, then go for the tried and true SKE Crystal Plus. There are also empty and refillable replacement pods for this kit so you can use whatever liquid you’d like. Both devices will work the same, the only difference is how much you pay.
You can buy the New SKE kit here, and the replacement pods here.
The SKE Crystal 4 in 1 kit uses a pod system by which you can have 4 different flavours of liquid in one vape. It’s perfect for those of you that get bored of one flavour easily and want to be able to vape multiple flavours on the go without having to carry around 4 separate kits. Again the prefilled replacement pods for the SKE 4-in-1 kit use the 20mg SKE nic salts, which are the same liquids as used in the SKE Crystal disposable. It’s quite a wide kit so isn’t very pocket friendly, but it’s a great option and much more cost effective than using the new SKE Crystal Bar Pro.
If you’re wanting to replicate the taste of the SKE disposables but you do want to use a refillable kit, the Xros 4 mini would again be our top recommendation. You can use this with the 20mg and 10mg ske nic salts.
You can purchase the SKE 4-in-1 pod kit here, and the replacement pods here.
The Dojo Blast pod kit does come with 1 20mg pod pre installed, but there are 10mg replacement pods available. This is one of the only big puff ranges that do have 10mg replacement pods, so it’s the perfect transition from the 600 puff 10mg Elf Bar disposables if you’re still looking for something that’s very low maintenance. It’s also much more cost effective than the standard 600 puff 10mg Elf Bars too because you get so much more liquid for your money.
The 10mg Dojo Replacement pods come in the standard disposable type flavours such as blue razz lemonade and kiwi passionfruit guava, but they also have some funky flavours such as breakfast tea and peanut chocolate.
You can purchase the Dojo kit here, and the 10mg replacement pods here.
Elf Bar have already released the same liquid that’s in their disposables, in e-liquid bottles. They’re called the Elfliq nic salts and they’re available in 20mg, 10mg, and 5mg giving you more control of your nicotine intake. When you use these nic salts with a MTL pod kit, you’ll be able to replicate the exact feel, taste, and draw of an Elf Bar disposable, and it will be so much cheaper in the long run. It’s also even cheaper than the above Dojo Blast big puff vape.
We have a full range of MTL refillable vape kits for you to check out here, and some kits that we would recommend are the Xros 4 mini, the Oxva Nexlim, and the OXVA Xlim Pro 2 for the best flavour.
You can purchase the 10mg Elfliq nic salts here, they’re currently on a 4 for £10 offer with free next day shipping over £20.
20mg Elux Firerose Nova 600 Disposable Vape Alternative Kits
Elux are one of the most recognisable brands in the vaping industry, and the Elux Firerose Nova was one of their bestselling disposable vapes.
If you’re still looking for the same convenience and want to stick with the Elux brand, then it might be worth checking out the Elux Prime 5000 vape kit. It’s classed as a semi disposable, because although it can be refilled and re charged, once the coil burns out after approximately 5000 puffs (a Firerose Nova only has 600 puffs in it for reference) you simple dispose of the kit and purchase another one. It’s not the most cost effective way of vaping, but it is cheaper than the Firerose Nova disposables.
The kit also comes with 1 bottle of Elux Legend nic salt e-liquid in a 20mg nicotine strength and you are expected to be able to get through the full 10ml bottle before you need a new kit.
You can buy the Elux Legend Prime 5000 here, and the 20mg Elux nic salts here.
The Elux Legend Firerose 5000 nic salts are the exact same liquid that’s used in the Elux Firerose disposables. If you’re worried about not being able to find your favourite flavours like Hubbla Bubbla and Ice Pop, don’t worry, because this range has them! They’re also available in 10mg for those of you that are looking to lower your nicotine strengths.
As with all of the liquids we recommend on this blog post we’re going to be recommending similar kits to use them with. We have a full range of MTL refillable vape kits for you to check out here, and some kits that we would recommend are the Xros 4 mini, the Oxva Nexlim, and the OXVA Xlim Pro 2 for the best flavour.
You can get the 20mg Elux Firerose 5000 nic salts here.
Elux have a great range of snus (nicotine pouches) available in 3 different strengths and a range of flavours, so if you’re looking to permanently move away from disposables, nicotine pouches would be a great next option.
The Elux snus is available in 10mg, 14mg, and 17mg, and they’re perfect for on the go and much more discreet than vaping. To use nicotine pouches you simply take a pouch out of the tin (you get 20 per tin) and pop it between your lower lip and gum. Leave it there for a minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 60 minutes and you’ll find that your cravings are relieved for a few hours afterwards. If you love to travel then nicotine pouches are perfect.
You can browse our full range of nicotine pouches here, and you can purchase the Elux snus here in 10mg (recommended if you’re a beginner nicotine pouch user).
If you want something that’s going to get you as close to the Gold Bar disposable experience as possible, then the Gold Bar Reloaded prefilled pod kit is a great option. It looks exactly the same as the disposable, but you can remove and replace the flavour pod at the top when it runs out. This eliminates the need to throw away the whole kit once the liquid runs out which subsequently saves you money and is much better for the environment. It’s also really low maintenance and isn’t that much different from using the Gold Bar disposables.
The flavour range is still much smaller than the range of the disposables, however the changes are that the closer we get to the ban, the more flaovurs Gold Bar will bring out.
You can purchase the Gold Bar Reloaded pod kit here, and the prefilled replacement pods here.
If you’re looking for a big puff device that’s much more cost effective, then go for the Gold Bar Apollo prefilled pod kit. The same liquids that Gold Bar use in the disposables are also used in this Apollo big puff vape kit, and the Gold Bar reloaded pod kit. The great thing about the Apollo is that all of the parts can be bought separately, so you only need to buy one of the kits, and when the liquid runs out there are double refill containers available to buy, and when the coil burns out, you just buy a new tank (this also comes with another prefilled pod). The parts are really quick and easy to assemble so you can enjoy a mess and hassle free vaping experience for a lower price.
You can buy the Gold Bar Apollo kit here, the double refill containers here, and the tank and refill here.
We also have a huge range of other big puff vape kits available if you want to branch out and try something new.
As with all of the other ranges we’ve shown you, Gold bar also have their disposable vape e-liquid bottled for you to enjoy in other devices. This is the lowest cost option available and is cheaper than the disposables, the Reloaded pod kit, and the Apollo kit thanks to the amount of liquid you get for the price. You don’t have to worry about not being able to replicate the same flavour and experience as with the disposables because there are so many options on the market for refillable kits that mimic disposables. The Gold Bar nic salts are also available in 10mg if you’re after a lower dose.
You could use these liquids with something like the Bar Juice 20K kit which is refillable and re chargeable, but the coil is non replaceable. This means that after around 20k puffs (approximately), you simply throw away the kit and purchase a new one. This is a great option if you’re still looking for the same convenience that you can get with disposable vapes and you will still save money by using this.
If you are looking to save even more money and invest in a kit that will last for years, then you can view our full range of compatible refillable kits here.
You can purchase the 20mg Gold bar nic salts here.
Now that we’ve rounded up the best disposable vape alternative options for the best selling disposable vape kits, we’ll get into some frequently asked questions.
What Is Ohm/Resistance For Refillable Kits?
The ‘Ohm’ or the ‘Resistance’ relates to the coil. If you’re using nic salts like all of the ones recommended on this post, then you need to make sure you use these with a coil that’s 0.8Ohms or above. This is because nic salts are often 50VG/50PG, and this VG/PG ratio is best used with coils 0.8Ohms and above.
When Are Disposable Vapes Getting banned?
From the 1st of June 2025, you will no longer be able to buy disposable vapes in England or Wales.
Why Are Disposable Vapes Getting banned?
Disposable vapes are being banned to ‘reduce the appeal of vapes to children and keep them out of the hands of vulnerable young people’ (BBC). There is also an undeniable impact on the environment that single use vaping has, with 5 million disposable vapes (containing single use batteries) thrown away every single week (Gov.Uk).
Are Disposable Vapes banned?
Not yet, but they will be as of the 1st of June 2025.
What Is Replacing Disposable Vapes?
Prefilled pod kits, refillable vape kits, and maybe even other alternatives such as nicotine pouches. Many people are worried that a ban in disposable vapes equals no more easy and quick nicotine craving relief, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
What Vape Is Closest To A Disposable Vape?
Our top pick has always been the Vaporesso Xros 4 mini kit. It’s incredibly simple to use with no buttons or settings, has flavour pods with new corex technology for increased flavour production, and is durable and long lasting. You just need to pair this up with a good liquid and you won’t even be able to tell the difference.
What’s Better Than Disposable Vapes?
Refillable vapes! Not only are they better for the environment, but they’ll save you a fortune and are much better for the environment. They’re also easy to use and maintain despite sounding much more complicated than a disposable.
What Is The Best Alternative To Vaping?
There are lots of vaping alternatives available here at vape.co.uk. From nicotine pouches and snus, to nicotine strips, and nicotine gum, if the disposable vape ban has inspired you to move away from vaping, we’ve got you covered. There is also the Iqos heated tobacco device which uses a genius heat not burn mechanism to reduce toxins typically found in tobacco, and the Neafs TEO heated device which removes the tobacco all together and uses a blend of tea leaves to deliver the nicotine.
What’s The Closest E-liquid To The Elf Bar Disposables?
The Elfliq nic salt is the exact liquid that is used in the Elf Bar disposable vapes. You can get the Elfliqs in 20mg, 10mg, and 5mg, and you’ll be able to find all of your favourite Elf Bar flavours in these ranges.
What’s The Closest E-liquid To The Lost Mary BM600 Disposables?
That would be the Maryliq nic salts; these are the exact liquids that Lost Mary use in their BM600 disposables. You can get the Maryliqs in 20mg and 10mg.
Will I still Be Able To Buy Disposable Vapes Online?
No you won’t; when disposable vapes are banned on the 1st of June 2025 you will no longer be able to purchase disposable vapes in store or online.
Is Vaping Going To Get banned?
The ban coming into effect on the 1st of June 2025 is banning disposable vapes, and not vaping as a whole. The government thankfully recognise vaping as a great tool for quitting smoking, so there are no plans in place at the moment to rule out vaping forever.
What Vapes Will Not Be Banned?
The disposable vape ban covers any device that cannot be refilled or re charged. If you’re able to re charge a vape but not refill it, it won’t be banned, and vice versa. As long as it can either be recharged, or refilled, it will still be around after the 1st of June. The vapes exempt from the banned are all of the vapes on our refillable vapes page, and any of the big puff vapes that can be re charged or have prefilled replacement pods available.
Conclusion:
We’ll there you have it! Hopefully you have all of the knowledge you need to be able to switch over from disposable vaping to something better for the environment and ultimately, cheaper. If you have any questions please get in touch with us via our live chat in the bottom right hand corner to speak to a human, or get in touch with us via email at Helpers@vape.co.uk
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Best Vapes For After The Disposable Vape Ban
If you’re worried about not being able to find suitable replacements for your favourite disposable vapes after the ban, you’ve come to the right place. Thankfully the vape companies that you already know and love such as Elf Bar, SKE, and IVG have got their thinking hats on and have been releasing new kits to make the transition to reusable kits as smooth as possible. We’ll go through our top picks for refillable and reusable kits and will also provide like-for-like alternatives for the top disposables.
20mg Elf Bar 600 Disposable Vape Alternative Kits
20mg Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pod Vape Kit
Elf Bar have released pretty much an exact dupe of their famous Elf Bar 20mg disposable vape, but in a pod kit style. The kit is still the same price as the original Elf Bar and looks exactly the same, and we still have a 5 for £20 offer on this so you can continue using these vapes as normal. They have also made prefilled replacement pods for the new Elf Bar 600 kit so that you can also save money.
You can find the new Elf Bar 600 pod kit here, and the replacement pods here.
Elf Bar Elfx Refillable Pod Vape Kit
At the time of writing this, there are a limited range of flavours for this new kit. You’ll still find all of the top selling flavours such as blue razz lemonade, strawberry ice and watermelon ice, but if you’re a fan of a specific flavour that isn’t available you might be better off changing to a refillable pod kit. Elf Bar have released 2 refillable pod kits, the Elfx and the Elfx Pro, both of which are really great and easy to use kits and will provide the same flavour as in the 20mg Elf Bars when used with their Elfliq nic salts (the exact liquid used in the Elf Bar disposables).
If you’re looking for a quick and straight forward transition then we do have a bundle deal available for only £22.99 with 1 Elfx pod kit, 1 pack of replacement pods and 1 Elfliq nic salt. It’s also cheaper to purchase this bundle rather than buying everything separately. You can find this bundle here. You’ll also save money in the long run when you switch from the Elf Bar 600 kit to the Elfx refillable kit, and it’s not as faffy or complicated to use as you might think. Once you have a refillable kit you’ll also have free reign on the liquids that you use with this, so if you’re looking to lower your nicotine intake you’ll be able to do so easily. Elf Bar have their Elfliq nic salts available in 20mg, 10mg, and 5mg currently.
If you’d like to browse all of our refillable vape kits which are suitable with the Elfliq Nic Salts you can do so here.
20mg Elf Bar AF5000 Big Puff Vape Kit
If you’re not keen on the idea of using a refillable vape kit and you enjoy the ‘vape and go’ style of disposables, then you could try the Elf Bar AF5000 big puff vape kit. It’s not as cost effective as the reusable Elfx kit, but it is more cost effective than using the Elf Bar 600 pod kit. It’s also exempt from the disposable vape ban because it’s re chargeable. The AF5000 comes in a 20mg nicotine strength and you should be able to get up to 5000 puffs out of this thanks to the 12ml of liquid inside, meaning 1 Elf Bar AF5000 is the equivalent of just over 6 of the standard 600 puff Elf Bars.
There is also a decent flavour range for the AF5000s, all using the same Elfliq nic salts as in the original Elf Bar 600 so you should be able to find your preferred tipple.
You can purchase the Elf Bar AF5000 vapes here, and they’re currently on a 3 for £25 offer with free next day shipping and 7 days a week dispatch.
Lost Mary BM600 Disposable Vape Alternative Kits
20mg Lost Mary BM600 Prefilled Pod Vape Kit
Elf Bar are the makers of Lost Mary products so of course if they’re releasing a like-for-like version of the Elf Bar 600 disposable, they’re going to make one for the Lost Mary BM600 disposable too. This new BM600 pod kit uses the exact same liquids as the original disposable kit, the 20mg Maryliq e-liquids so the taste and user experience will remain the same. These are also still on a 5 for £20 offer so the impact of the disposable vape ban will be minimal when using this new pod kit. There are also replacement pods available for this, but unfortunately at the time of writing this post there are only 5 flavours available in the replacement pod range. Hopefully they will add some more flavours soon, but in the meantime if you are looking for your favourite flavours and you can find them, we have other options for you.
You can purchase the new BM600 pod kit here, and the replacement pods here.
Vaporesso Xros 4 Mini Refillable Vape Kit
Elf Bar haven’t made a specific Lost Mary refillable kit, they only have their Elf Bar Elfx and Elfx pro out at the moment, but it really doesn’t matter too much which vape kit you use as long as you’re using the Maryliq nic salts. The Maryliq salts are the exact liquid that Lost Mary use in their BM600 disposable vape kit so you’ll easily be able to replicate the taste and experience when using these.
Our top pick for refillable pod vape kits would be the Vaporesso Xros 4 mini thanks to it’s user friendly set up, ease of use, and flavour output. If you’re a bit of a keen reader of the Vape.co.uk blogs then you’ll already recognise this kit as the one we have historically mentioned the most. It uses the Xros Corex replacement pods which have Corex mesh technology for amplified flavour and longevity, getting you as close as possible to that disposable like vape.
The Maryliq nic salts have a wide flavour range and are also available in 20mg and 10mg, perfect for lowering your nicotine intake.
You can find the Xros 4 Mini kit here, and the 20mg Maryliq Nic salts here. If you want to browse our range of refillable kits you can do so here.
20mg Lost Mary BM6000 Big Puff Vape Kit
There’s one thing that Elf Bar are good at, and that’s making high quality big puff disposable vapes. This is the Lost Mary version of the previously mentioned Elf Bar AF5000, and uses the exact same liquids as in the BM600 disposable vape kit. It’s also much more cost effective than the new BM600 pod kit.
The BM6000 is rechargeable so is completely exempt from the disposable vape ban, and you’ll still be able to find your favourite flavours in this range.
You can purchase the Lost Mary BM600 disposable here, it’s currently on a 3 for £30 offer with free next day shipping and 7 days a week dispatch.
20mg SKE Crystal Bar Disposable Vape Alternative Kits
20mg SKE Crystal Bar 600 Pro Prefilled Pod Vape Kit
SKE soon followed suit after the release of the Elf Bar and Lost Mary pod kits, and released a SKE Crystal bar Por 600 pod vape kit. It also looks exactly the same as the original SKE Crystal Plus disposable and uses the same 20mg SKE nic salts with prefilled replacement pods available.
If you’re a little confused because you know that SKE already have a kit like this, you’re not mistaken, that’s the SKE Crystal Plus pod vape kit and the Crystal Plus replacement pods.
SKE Crystal Bar 600 Pro = New
If you’re happy with the disposable style of vaping, and you’re not really interested in buying replacement pods, then go for the new SKE Crystal Bar Pro.
SKE Crystal Plus = Existing
If you want to save money and have access to a much bigger flavour range of replacement pods, then go for the tried and true SKE Crystal Plus. There are also empty and refillable replacement pods for this kit so you can use whatever liquid you’d like. Both devices will work the same, the only difference is how much you pay.
You can buy the New SKE kit here, and the replacement pods here.
20mg SKE Crystal 4in1 Pod Kit
The SKE Crystal 4 in 1 kit uses a pod system by which you can have 4 different flavours of liquid in one vape. It’s perfect for those of you that get bored of one flavour easily and want to be able to vape multiple flavours on the go without having to carry around 4 separate kits. Again the prefilled replacement pods for the SKE 4-in-1 kit use the 20mg SKE nic salts, which are the same liquids as used in the SKE Crystal disposable. It’s quite a wide kit so isn’t very pocket friendly, but it’s a great option and much more cost effective than using the new SKE Crystal Bar Pro.
If you’re wanting to replicate the taste of the SKE disposables but you do want to use a refillable kit, the Xros 4 mini would again be our top recommendation. You can use this with the 20mg and 10mg ske nic salts.
You can purchase the SKE 4-in-1 pod kit here, and the replacement pods here.
10mg Elf Bar 600 Disposable Vape Alternative Kits
Dojo Blast 6000 Pod Kit
The Dojo Blast pod kit does come with 1 20mg pod pre installed, but there are 10mg replacement pods available. This is one of the only big puff ranges that do have 10mg replacement pods, so it’s the perfect transition from the 600 puff 10mg Elf Bar disposables if you’re still looking for something that’s very low maintenance. It’s also much more cost effective than the standard 600 puff 10mg Elf Bars too because you get so much more liquid for your money.
The 10mg Dojo Replacement pods come in the standard disposable type flavours such as blue razz lemonade and kiwi passionfruit guava, but they also have some funky flavours such as breakfast tea and peanut chocolate.
You can purchase the Dojo kit here, and the 10mg replacement pods here.
10mg Elfliq Nic Salts By Elf Bar
Elf Bar have already released the same liquid that’s in their disposables, in e-liquid bottles. They’re called the Elfliq nic salts and they’re available in 20mg, 10mg, and 5mg giving you more control of your nicotine intake. When you use these nic salts with a MTL pod kit, you’ll be able to replicate the exact feel, taste, and draw of an Elf Bar disposable, and it will be so much cheaper in the long run. It’s also even cheaper than the above Dojo Blast big puff vape.
We have a full range of MTL refillable vape kits for you to check out here, and some kits that we would recommend are the Xros 4 mini, the Oxva Nexlim, and the OXVA Xlim Pro 2 for the best flavour.
You can purchase the 10mg Elfliq nic salts here, they’re currently on a 4 for £10 offer with free next day shipping over £20.
20mg Elux Firerose Nova 600 Disposable Vape Alternative Kits
Elux Legend Prime 5000 Vape Kit
Elux are one of the most recognisable brands in the vaping industry, and the Elux Firerose Nova was one of their bestselling disposable vapes.
If you’re still looking for the same convenience and want to stick with the Elux brand, then it might be worth checking out the Elux Prime 5000 vape kit. It’s classed as a semi disposable, because although it can be refilled and re charged, once the coil burns out after approximately 5000 puffs (a Firerose Nova only has 600 puffs in it for reference) you simple dispose of the kit and purchase another one. It’s not the most cost effective way of vaping, but it is cheaper than the Firerose Nova disposables.
The kit also comes with 1 bottle of Elux Legend nic salt e-liquid in a 20mg nicotine strength and you are expected to be able to get through the full 10ml bottle before you need a new kit.
You can buy the Elux Legend Prime 5000 here, and the 20mg Elux nic salts here.
20mg Elux Firerose 5000 Nic Salts
The Elux Legend Firerose 5000 nic salts are the exact same liquid that’s used in the Elux Firerose disposables. If you’re worried about not being able to find your favourite flavours like Hubbla Bubbla and Ice Pop, don’t worry, because this range has them! They’re also available in 10mg for those of you that are looking to lower your nicotine strengths.
As with all of the liquids we recommend on this blog post we’re going to be recommending similar kits to use them with. We have a full range of MTL refillable vape kits for you to check out here, and some kits that we would recommend are the Xros 4 mini, the Oxva Nexlim, and the OXVA Xlim Pro 2 for the best flavour.
You can get the 20mg Elux Firerose 5000 nic salts here.
Elux Snus Nicotine Pouches
Elux have a great range of snus (nicotine pouches) available in 3 different strengths and a range of flavours, so if you’re looking to permanently move away from disposables, nicotine pouches would be a great next option.
The Elux snus is available in 10mg, 14mg, and 17mg, and they’re perfect for on the go and much more discreet than vaping. To use nicotine pouches you simply take a pouch out of the tin (you get 20 per tin) and pop it between your lower lip and gum. Leave it there for a minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 60 minutes and you’ll find that your cravings are relieved for a few hours afterwards. If you love to travel then nicotine pouches are perfect.
You can browse our full range of nicotine pouches here, and you can purchase the Elux snus here in 10mg (recommended if you’re a beginner nicotine pouch user).
20mg Gold Bar Disposable Vape Alternative Kits
20mg Gold bar Reloaded Pod Kit
If you want something that’s going to get you as close to the Gold Bar disposable experience as possible, then the Gold Bar Reloaded prefilled pod kit is a great option. It looks exactly the same as the disposable, but you can remove and replace the flavour pod at the top when it runs out. This eliminates the need to throw away the whole kit once the liquid runs out which subsequently saves you money and is much better for the environment. It’s also really low maintenance and isn’t that much different from using the Gold Bar disposables.
The flavour range is still much smaller than the range of the disposables, however the changes are that the closer we get to the ban, the more flaovurs Gold Bar will bring out.
You can purchase the Gold Bar Reloaded pod kit here, and the prefilled replacement pods here.
20mg Gold bar Apollo 20k Pod Kit
If you’re looking for a big puff device that’s much more cost effective, then go for the Gold Bar Apollo prefilled pod kit. The same liquids that Gold Bar use in the disposables are also used in this Apollo big puff vape kit, and the Gold Bar reloaded pod kit. The great thing about the Apollo is that all of the parts can be bought separately, so you only need to buy one of the kits, and when the liquid runs out there are double refill containers available to buy, and when the coil burns out, you just buy a new tank (this also comes with another prefilled pod). The parts are really quick and easy to assemble so you can enjoy a mess and hassle free vaping experience for a lower price.
You can buy the Gold Bar Apollo kit here, the double refill containers here, and the tank and refill here.
We also have a huge range of other big puff vape kits available if you want to branch out and try something new.
20mg Gold bar 10ml Nic Salts
As with all of the other ranges we’ve shown you, Gold bar also have their disposable vape e-liquid bottled for you to enjoy in other devices. This is the lowest cost option available and is cheaper than the disposables, the Reloaded pod kit, and the Apollo kit thanks to the amount of liquid you get for the price. You don’t have to worry about not being able to replicate the same flavour and experience as with the disposables because there are so many options on the market for refillable kits that mimic disposables. The Gold Bar nic salts are also available in 10mg if you’re after a lower dose.
You could use these liquids with something like the Bar Juice 20K kit which is refillable and re chargeable, but the coil is non replaceable. This means that after around 20k puffs (approximately), you simply throw away the kit and purchase a new one. This is a great option if you’re still looking for the same convenience that you can get with disposable vapes and you will still save money by using this.
If you are looking to save even more money and invest in a kit that will last for years, then you can view our full range of compatible refillable kits here.
You can purchase the 20mg Gold bar nic salts here.
Now that we’ve rounded up the best disposable vape alternative options for the best selling disposable vape kits, we’ll get into some frequently asked questions.
What Is Ohm/Resistance For Refillable Kits?
The ‘Ohm’ or the ‘Resistance’ relates to the coil. If you’re using nic salts like all of the ones recommended on this post, then you need to make sure you use these with a coil that’s 0.8Ohms or above. This is because nic salts are often 50VG/50PG, and this VG/PG ratio is best used with coils 0.8Ohms and above.
When Are Disposable Vapes Getting banned?
From the 1st of June 2025, you will no longer be able to buy disposable vapes in England or Wales.
Why Are Disposable Vapes Getting banned?
Disposable vapes are being banned to ‘reduce the appeal of vapes to children and keep them out of the hands of vulnerable young people’ (BBC). There is also an undeniable impact on the environment that single use vaping has, with 5 million disposable vapes (containing single use batteries) thrown away every single week (Gov.Uk).
Are Disposable Vapes banned?
Not yet, but they will be as of the 1st of June 2025.
What Is Replacing Disposable Vapes?
Prefilled pod kits, refillable vape kits, and maybe even other alternatives such as nicotine pouches. Many people are worried that a ban in disposable vapes equals no more easy and quick nicotine craving relief, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
What Vape Is Closest To A Disposable Vape?
Our top pick has always been the Vaporesso Xros 4 mini kit. It’s incredibly simple to use with no buttons or settings, has flavour pods with new corex technology for increased flavour production, and is durable and long lasting. You just need to pair this up with a good liquid and you won’t even be able to tell the difference.
What’s Better Than Disposable Vapes?
Refillable vapes! Not only are they better for the environment, but they’ll save you a fortune and are much better for the environment. They’re also easy to use and maintain despite sounding much more complicated than a disposable.
What Is The Best Alternative To Vaping?
There are lots of vaping alternatives available here at vape.co.uk. From nicotine pouches and snus, to nicotine strips, and nicotine gum, if the disposable vape ban has inspired you to move away from vaping, we’ve got you covered. There is also the Iqos heated tobacco device which uses a genius heat not burn mechanism to reduce toxins typically found in tobacco, and the Neafs TEO heated device which removes the tobacco all together and uses a blend of tea leaves to deliver the nicotine.
What’s The Closest E-liquid To The Elf Bar Disposables?
The Elfliq nic salt is the exact liquid that is used in the Elf Bar disposable vapes. You can get the Elfliqs in 20mg, 10mg, and 5mg, and you’ll be able to find all of your favourite Elf Bar flavours in these ranges.
What’s The Closest E-liquid To The Lost Mary BM600 Disposables?
That would be the Maryliq nic salts; these are the exact liquids that Lost Mary use in their BM600 disposables. You can get the Maryliqs in 20mg and 10mg.
Will I still Be Able To Buy Disposable Vapes Online?
No you won’t; when disposable vapes are banned on the 1st of June 2025 you will no longer be able to purchase disposable vapes in store or online.
Is Vaping Going To Get banned?
The ban coming into effect on the 1st of June 2025 is banning disposable vapes, and not vaping as a whole. The government thankfully recognise vaping as a great tool for quitting smoking, so there are no plans in place at the moment to rule out vaping forever.
What Vapes Will Not Be Banned?
The disposable vape ban covers any device that cannot be refilled or re charged. If you’re able to re charge a vape but not refill it, it won’t be banned, and vice versa. As long as it can either be recharged, or refilled, it will still be around after the 1st of June. The vapes exempt from the banned are all of the vapes on our refillable vapes page, and any of the big puff vapes that can be re charged or have prefilled replacement pods available.
Conclusion:
We’ll there you have it! Hopefully you have all of the knowledge you need to be able to switch over from disposable vaping to something better for the environment and ultimately, cheaper. If you have any questions please get in touch with us via our live chat in the bottom right hand corner to speak to a human, or get in touch with us via email at Helpers@vape.co.uk
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