Vape Kits

Vape Kits UK: Browse, Compare, Buy

This collection brings together the main types of vape kit you’ll see in the UK—simple devices for first-time switchers, compact pod systems for daily mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping, and higher-powered kits for direct-to-lung (DTL) clouds. It’s also where you’ll find the essentials that make ownership easy: rechargeable batteries, compatible pods or tanks, and replaceable coils.

Our goal on this page is practical: help you pick a kit that matches how you want to vape, then point you to the right “next purchase” (pods, coils, or e-liquid) so you don’t get stuck with the wrong format.

Quick Comparison: The Main Vape Kit Types

If you already know what you want, jump to the section that matches your style. If you’re unsure, use this side-by-side guide to narrow the field, then use the filters above the product grid to shop by type, brand, and price.

What Is a Vape Kit (and What’s Included)?

A vape kit (also called an electronic cigarette or e-cigarette—sometimes misspelled “e-cigerette”) is a device that heats e-liquid to create vapour. Most complete kits include the core hardware you need to start using the device, then you choose the consumables (pods, coils, and/or e-liquid) that suit your preferences.

Across formats, most kits are built around three essentials:

1) A rechargeable battery (built-in or removable) that powers your sessions.
2) A heating element (usually a coil) that warms the liquid.
3) A liquid container (pod or tank) that holds e-liquid—or a sealed prefilled pod if you’re using a closed system.

Some kits add quality-of-life features like airflow control, adjustable wattage, screens, or puff counters. Some features are nice extras, while others genuinely change your experience—so it helps to know what’s worth paying for before you buy.

Types of Vape Kit (What Each One Is For)

Below are the key kit types shoppers look for in the UK, including the common “starter”, “pod”, and “sub-ohm” categories. Use these sections to match the product grid to the experience you want.

How Vape Kits Work (The Simple Version)

When you inhale (or press a button on button-activated devices), the battery sends power to the coil. The coil heats the e-liquid and turns it into vapour. How warm the vapour feels, how tight the draw is, and how much flavour you get depends on a mix of variables: coil resistance, airflow, power output (wattage), and the PG/VG ratio of your e-liquid.

MTL vs DTL (Inhalation Style)

Mouth-to-lung (MTL) feels closer to smoking: you draw vapour into your mouth first, then inhale. It’s typically paired with tighter airflow and higher-resistance coils. Many recent switchers prefer MTL because it feels familiar and pairs well with higher nicotine strengths or nicotine salts.

Direct-to-lung (DTL) is more open and airy: you inhale straight to the lungs, usually with lower-resistance sub-ohm coils and higher airflow. This style often uses lower nicotine strength because vapour volume is higher.

Coils, Resistance & Power (What Matters in Real Use)

Coils are consumable parts: they wear out over time as e-liquid is vaporised. Resistance (measured in ohms, Ω) helps indicate what style the coil suits and how much power it needs. Lower resistance coils generally produce more vapour and suit DTL; higher resistance coils lean toward MTL. On adjustable devices, wattage lets you fine-tune warmth and vapour output—so you can balance flavour, vapour, and battery life in a way that fits your routine.

Choose the Right Vape Kit for Your Needs

“Best vape kit” depends on your experience level, nicotine needs, and whether you want a simple swap-and-go routine or a set-up you can fine-tune. Use this checklist as your quick decision framework:

• Experience level: beginners usually do best with starter kits and simple pod kits; advanced users often prefer sub-ohm kits and mods for control.
• Maintenance tolerance: if you want minimal upkeep, consider prefilled pod vape kits; if you want flexibility, choose a refillable pod kit or a tank-based kit.
• Inhalation style: pick MTL for a cigarette-like draw or DTL for open airflow and bigger clouds.
• Nicotine approach: match nicotine strength to your needs (including nicotine salts for smoother higher strengths), then choose a device format that supports that routine.
• Budget: consider both the kit price and the ongoing costs of pods/coils and e-liquid.

Match Your Vape Kit to E-Liquid

E-liquid choice is where flavour and satisfaction are decided. Many people buy a great device then feel underwhelmed because the liquid doesn’t match the coil and draw. If you’re shopping refillable kits, use these pairings as your baseline:

Nicotine Salts vs Freebase Nicotine

Nic salt e-liquids are popular with switchers because they can feel smoother at higher strengths. Freebase e-liquids are widely used across strengths and are common in lower nicotine, higher vapour routines. If you’re unsure what nicotine strength to start with, use our nicotine strengths guide and the nicotine shot calculator to plan your setup more confidently.

PG/VG Ratio (Flavour vs Clouds)

PG carries flavour well and can add throat hit; VG is thicker and supports bigger clouds. Many starter and pod kits run best on balanced 50/50 liquids, while sub-ohm kits often perform best with higher VG. If you want to explore flavour families—fruit, dessert, menthol, and tobacco profiles—start in our main e-liquid collection and filter by your preferred strength and format.

Owning a Vape Kit: Upkeep, Costs, and Common Fixes

Ongoing costs are usually lower when you understand what’s replaceable and when it needs replacing. For pod and tank systems, the most common consumables are coils (or pods with built-in coils) and e-liquid. For closed systems, it’s the prefilled pods. The best way to keep flavour consistent is to change the consumable when performance drops—don’t keep pushing a burnt coil or an exhausted pod.

How Often Should You Change Your Coil or Pod?

There isn’t one universal schedule because usage varies, but a simple rule works for most people: replace when flavour dulls, vapour output drops, or the draw feels harsher. If you’ve just installed a fresh coil or pod, let it sit with e-liquid for a few minutes before vaping so the wick can fully saturate—this helps avoid dry hits.

Battery & Charging (Electronics Care)

Your battery is the heart of the kit. Use the correct charger, keep ports clean and dry, and avoid leaving devices in extreme heat or cold. If your kit has adjustable settings, don’t run a coil above its recommended range—this can shorten coil life and drain the battery faster.

Leaks, Spitback, and “No Hit” Problems

Most issues come down to simple fixes: check pod/tank seals, ensure the coil is seated correctly, don’t overfill, and keep contacts dry. If the device won’t fire, make sure the battery is charged and the pod is clicked in fully. For refillable pods, a quick wipe of the contacts can solve many “no connection” problems.

UK Compliance & Buying Confidence

Vape kits are sold to over-18s and commonly follow UK/TPD limits and product standards. For nicotine products, key practical limits include a maximum 10ml nicotine refill bottle size and 2ml tank capacity for some formats—so you’ll often see kits designed around these rules.

If you’re shopping after moving away from single-use habits, focus on rechargeable platforms: refillable kits, closed-pod systems, and prefilled pod vape kits keep the routine simple while supporting a more consistent long-term setup.

Why Buy Vape Kits from myCigara?

Shoppers want more than a device—they want confidence that they’ve picked the right format, that it’s UK-appropriate, and that help is available if something doesn’t work as expected.

We support UK customers with fast delivery options, a free-delivery threshold over £20, and same-day dispatch from selected stores (where available). If you prefer face-to-face help, our multi-channel setup means you can browse online and still get in-store support when you need it.

Shop by Brand (Popular Picks)

If you already have a brand in mind, start with these brand hubs and then use filters to find the kit type you prefer:

Elf Bar for easy everyday formats; SMOK for a wide range of kit styles; Aspire for well-known MTL and pod platforms; and Voopoo for performance-led designs and modern pod systems.

Next Steps

Once you’ve chosen your kit type, the two quickest ways to improve satisfaction are: (1) matching your inhalation style (MTL/DTL) to the correct coil and airflow, and (2) selecting an e-liquid strength and format that fits your routine. If you’re a first-time switcher, start with a beginner kit and a simple liquid choice; if you already know your style, use filters above to pick a brand and a format, then keep your consumables ready so the kit stays consistent.