A Guide On Big Puff Vapes in the UK

With single-use disposable vapes now banned in the UK, a new generation of devices has stepped in to fill the gap. Big Puff Vapes, sleek, high-capacity kits designed to look and feel like disposables, are quickly becoming the go-to option for vapers who want simplicity without constant replacements.

Built to sidestep the old 2ml, 600-puff limits, these devices pack in far more juice and battery life while staying within the rules. They're not just a stopgap; they're a smarter, more sustainable evolution.

In this guide, we’ll unpack what makes big puff vapes different, how they work, and why they’ve become the new standard for long-lasting, flavour-rich vaping in a post-disposable world.

By Nick Nortcliffe

Published on June 13, 2025

Why Standard Disposables Are No Longer an Option in the UK

Limitation	What It Means
Fixed Capacity	UK law limits disposables to 2ml of e-liquid at 20mg/ml nicotine. That’s around 600–800 puffs, fine for light users, but short-lived for regular vapers.
Limited Battery	Most disposables house a 500–600mAh battery, which drains fast under heavy use. Frequent replacements get costly and inconvenient.
One Flavour Only	Each bar locks you into a single flavour. If you want variety, you’ll need to carry extras or accept flavour fatigue.
Waste & Environmental Impact	Disposables generate significant plastic and battery waste. The UK government has cited this as a key reason for banning single-use vapes.
Now Banned in the UK	As of June 1, 2025, single-use disposable vapes are no longer legal to sell. Big Puff vapes use multi-pod designs or refillable tanks to remain TRPR-compliant.

What Are Big Puff Vapes, Exactly?

Big Puff Vapes are essentially oversized disposable-style vape kits engineered to deliver thousands of puffs from one device. They blur the line between disposables and pod kits. Key characteristics include:

Huge Puff Counts: Whereas classic bars top out around 600–800 puffs, big puff devices boast 2,000, 3,500, 5,000 or more puffs from one kit.
Refillable/Rechargeable Design: Despite looking like disposables, these kits are almost always meant to be reused in some way. For example, many are sold with a built-in battery plus replaceable pre-filled pods. After you exhaust the pods, you can buy new pods instead of tossing the whole device. Others have one-time tanks that self-refill from an attached reservoir.
High-Capacity Battery: Expect batteries around 800–1100mAh or more. The bigger cell powers thousands of puffs, and many devices support USB-C fast charging and battery display indicators.
Nicotine Salt E-Liquids: Almost all big puff vapes use 20mg/ml (2%) nicotine salt liquids, the highest legal strength in the UK. This gives a strong nicotine hit and smooth throat hit, mimicking the cigarette draw.
TPD Compliance: Crucially, these kits are designed to comply with UK TRPR/TPD rules. Each pod or coil head is 2ml max, and nicotine is 20mg/ml. The trick is that while the device holds far more juice overall, it’s split into approved-size containers.

The Clever Engineering Behind Big Puff Vapes

Big Puff vapes pack a lot of tech ingenuity into a compact device. Here are some of the engineering tricks that make them work:

Multi-Pod Architecture: Multiple pods. Each pod holds 2ml (the legal max) and has its own coil. In a “4-in-1” device, you might have four pods attached side by side. The device’s circuitry routes power to whichever pod is in use. For example, the SKE Crystal 4-in-1 houses four pre-filled 2ml pods on a 950mAh battery.
Refill Tanks: Some designs cleverly combine a small prefilled pod with a larger refill container. Take the Hayati Pro Max Plus as an example: each “pod” is actually a 2ml coil cartridge attached to a 10ml refill tank. The 10ml reservoir feeds juice into the 2ml coil automatically. So even though the device is sold with 12ml pods (and boasts ~6000 puffs), it remains TPD-compliant because the coil part is just 2ml.
Big Batteries & Power Management: Big puffs feature high-capacity cells (800–1100mAh common) and modern charging. For instance, the IVG Air 4-in-1 uses a hefty 1100mAh rechargeable battery. These batteries are usually lithium-ion (cobalt-rich) for longevity, and they support USB-C fast charging, so you’re not waiting forever.
Mesh Coil Technology: To get consistent vapour and flavour throughout thousands of puffs, most Big Puff vapes use mesh coil heads. A mesh coil (a fine woven wire) heats the e-liquid evenly and lasts longer than a standard wire coil. Mesh coils also tend to handle high-PG nicotine salts without burning, which is ideal here.

Types of Big Puff Vapes

Not all large puff devices are the same. Here are the main categories you’ll see on UK shelves:

Refill Container Big Puff Vapes

This type combines the pod and its refill source into a single snap-in unit. The pod still holds 2ml, but it’s attached to a preloaded reservoir (usually 8ml or 10ml) that automatically tops up the pod. Once the whole unit’s dry, you take it out and insert a new one. Vaporesso Dojo Blast 10K uses this design. All you need to do is just press in a fresh unit and keep going. As long as the battery stays good, you can keep vaping by swapping in a new refill unit.

4-in-1 Big Puff Vapes

Instead of a refill tank, these use multiple self-contained 2ml pods in a rotating or swappable setup. Think of it like a vape revolver. These big puff vapes with 4 pods (like the Lost Mary 4 in 1) allow you to switch between pods by rotating the pod chamber. Each pod is independent, and when it’s empty, you swap it out. You get decent puff counts overall, and the ease of use that comes with separate pods.

Dual-Tank Big Puff Vapes

These advanced hybrid kits house two 1ml pods, each fed by its own dedicated refill reservoir—usually 10ml per side. That gives you a total of up to 22ml of e-liquid while staying within UK 2ml-per-pod regulations. A rotating mouthpiece or toggle lets you switch between flavours on demand. Devices like the Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25000 lead the way here, offering massive puff counts and flavour flexibility in a single sleek kit.

Multi-Pod Big Puff Vapes

These devices come with multiple prefilled 2ml pods, much like the 4-in-1 style, but instead of rotating between pods, you swap them out manually one at a time. The Hayati Remix 2400 is a good example — it includes four separate pods, but unlike the IVG Air 4-in-1, you don’t turn a chamber to switch flavours. Instead, you simply replace the cartridge when one runs out. This setup relies on manual pod swapping rather than a rotary mechanism.

Top Big Puff Vapes & Brands in the UK

If you’re shopping in the UK, here are some standout big puff kits (the ones you asked about, plus context):

Hayati Pro Max Plus 6000

A flagship hybrid kit. It has an 850mAh rechargeable battery and swappable pods: each pod packs 2ml, with a 10ml attached reservoir. That “2ml+10ml” pod yields ~6000 puffs per pod before swapping. The device has USB-C fast charging, a real-time battery indicator, and comes in 30+ disposable-inspired flavours. Its large mesh coil delivers rich flavour and steady performance.

SKE Crystal 2400 4-in-1 Pod Kit

A popular 4-flavour pod kit. This one combines a 950mAh battery with four 2ml pods. Each pod is prefilled with 20mg of nic salt, giving ~600 puffs per pod (2400 total). The kit comes in packs where you can get either four pods of the same flavour or four different flavours. It’s explicitly TPD-compliant – every pod is 2ml. The device is geared for MTL vaping.

Vaporesso Dojo Blast 10K

A newer heavy-hitter. It’s styled more like a box mod but is still a disposable-style kit. The Dojo Blast 10K has a 1000mAh battery and holds 10ml of juice, 2ml in the pod + 8ml in an attached refill reservoir. This large e-liquid capacity results in up to 10,000 puffs. After you vape down the vape juice, you simply swap in a fresh unit (pod + refill). No need to throw the whole thing away.

IVG Air 4-in-1

IVG (I Vape Great) is an established UK brand, and their Air 4-in-1 is a straightforward flavour kit. It uses a long-lasting 1100mAh battery and comes with four 2ml pods. IVG touts this as “big puff” style: you recharge the battery and swap pods when needed. The pods use IVG’s own 20mg nic salt blends. The battery life is a highlight – a 1100mAh cell easily outlasts smaller kits.

Big Puff Vapes vs Standard Disposables

At this point, you might wonder: isn’t it better to just keep buying regular disposables? Let’s compare head-to-head:

Category	Standard Disposables	Big Puff Vapes
Puff Count	~600–800 puffs per device	Starts at 2,400; can reach 10,000–30,000+
Nicotine / Juice	2ml of 20mg/ml = ~40mg total nicotine	8ml+ across multiple pods = 160mg+ nicotine; lasts much longer
Battery & Charging	Non-rechargeable; dispose of when dead	Rechargeable batteries with USB-C; just top up the charge
Flavour Variety	One flavour per device	Multi-pod and dual-flavour options; enjoy variety from a single kit
Cost Over Time	Lower up-front cost (£5–8) but used up quickly	Higher initial cost (£10–20) but lasts much longer — better value per puff
Environmental Impact	High waste: plastic + battery for every device	Fewer kits needed; rechargeable and reusable designs help reduce overall waste
Legality (Post-Ban)	Banned after June 2025 due to UK disposable vape regulations	Legal: classed as reusable if rechargeable and refillable
User Experience	Simple, auto-draw vaping with fixed flavour	Very similar draw; some offer power modes or mesh coils for smoother clouds

Summing Up

Big Puff vapes have stormed onto the UK market as the “next step” in disposable technology. They aren’t just a gimmick as they meet a real need for longer-lasting, flavourful vaping in a simple package. You can expect most of these high-capacity vapes to perform exactly as advertised: a single kit can easily replace several regular disposables, saving trips to the shop and giving you a variety of flavours in your pocket. The engineering, from the multi-pod systems to the clever 2ml+ tanks, big batteries, and mesh coils, is genuinely impressive.

With the ban on single-use vapes, only the rechargeable/refillable ones will stick around. If you’re intrigued, opt for a large puff kit that comes with replacement pods (such as the SKE Crystal or Vaporesso Dojo) rather than a one-time-use bar. That way, you get the benefit of thousands of puffs now and future flexibility.

If you need any help in choosing the right high puff count device, talk to our customer support specialists. They would be happy to help you!

Nick Nortcliffe – Vape Product Reviewer

Store Manager & Content Writter

Nick Nortcliffe runs the Alectrofag shop in Old Swan, Liverpool, where he’s been helping people switch from smoking to vaping for over six years. Having quit a 30-a-day cigarette habit himself back in 2014, Nick knows exactly how tough it can be, and how worth the switch really is. That experience helps him connect with customers on a real level, offering advice that comes from someone who’s been there.