Disposable vapes are ready to use out of the box because they are not only pre-filled but have pre-charged batteries. Many popular and longer lasting disposables have a type-C charging port. This combines portability with a high puff count and a pre-filled e-juice capacity in excess of 10ml.

A high-capacity disposable vape holds enough e-liquid to last many days, and the battery size is generally sufficient to make it through a solid day of vaping or more before recharging is required.

Puff Counts

There are disposable vape designs that do not requiring recharging, these generally are shaped more like vape pens and top off at 6ml and 3000 puffs.

Customers are often on the lookout for the device with the best puff count. Puff counts are determined by coil resistance, and e-liquid capacity. The longest lasting disposables can be rated for upwards of 8000 puffs. These of course are estimates, as a tiny puff or an 8 second inhale consume vastly different quantities of e-liquid.

You will know when the disposable vape pen is empty or 'dead' when either flavor begins to subside, or when an indicator light begins to flash. Disposables do not have advanced chips like refillable pods and sub-ohm mods, and their flavor and performance will fade as the battery drops below 25 percent. This was a big headache with the classic disposable vape pen, but rechargeable models can be quickly rebooted.

Rechargeable Disposable Vapes

There has been a technological convergence and the most popular disposable devices are currently shaped like a compact lozenge, fit in the palm of your hand, have a small mouthpiece offset to one side, and are USB-C chargeable.

Distinct brands and unique flavors are the most obvious distinguishing feature. Colorful packaging can also catch the eye, which matters when so many convenience stores carry disposables next to the tobacco and menthol flavored pods of the Big Tobacco giants. Some modern disposables can measure the remaining charge and e-liquid level, which is no small deal when dealing with a device holding 16ml of e-liquid rather than a 5ml disposable vape pen or 2ml stick bar disposable. But if you are using your disposable device daily, a rechargeable model with its convenient size, fast recharging, and long-life probably makes more sense.

Disposable vapes are designed to generate intense flavor rather than heavy vapor. Most use potent salt nicotine and are far more discrete than a cloud-chucking sub-ohm mod. Because of their higher nicotine strength, a disposable vape can still provide a satisfying experience with less vapor. This allows for the use of higher resistance coils and lower wattage settings, which efficiently provide a draw activated, mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping experience.

Vape mods and higher-wattage devices usually have way more airflow for a direct lung (DL) style hit. Such distinctions probably don’t matter to most disposable vape users, whose device of choice has been tuned to operate optimally right out the box.  

Disposable Vape Technology

As mentioned above, a small disposable device can deliver big performance because they are pre-filled with salt nicotine. The newest models also have advanced mesh coils that do not decline in flavor quality, even though they can be asked to vape through 10 to 20ml of e-liquid. Next to the type of e-liquid used, the convenience of draw activation is key to the disposable. The mouthpiece is the only interface for the user unless there happens to be USB-C charging port or a battery/e-liquid life indicator.

Endurance and Enhanced Control

As their endurance and capacity increases, disposable vapes are gradually adding features that were once only found on refillable devices. Adjustable airflow has been on option on select disposable vapes for some time. Disposable vape pens may have a twisting ring to close airflow while popular Orion Bar 7500 has a clever and effective adjustable airflow control switch on its base.

A newer innovation is the use of LED battery displays indicator lights. This is very pertinent information when a disposable may last a week or more and require several charges during its life cycle. Along the same lines are lights and displays that monitor your e-Juice level. These features will likely become standard on modern devices because it is very difficult to track how long you have left in a device that can kick out 5000, 6000, or even 10,000 puffs. Often, a simple system of red, yellow, and green lights is used.

The vast majority of disposable vape flavors have some cooling element and are mimic the taste of fruit and confection flavors. These are the e-liquid flavors preferred by most adult vapers and most brands and manufacturers carry the flavors that consumers purchase.

Anyone who has vaped a disposable knows that tasty flavors and potent nic salt performance is what they are designed to provide. Puff Labs was one of the early names in disposable vapes, combining salt nicotine with flavors like blue razz.

Available in the Best Flavors

Unlike pre-filled pods, disposable vapes are not limited to tobacco and menthol flavors. The intense flavors of disposables are meant to burst through the dulled taste buds of adults, a necessary feature since they are often sold at brick-and-mortar locations next to combustibles. Today heavy hitters like EBCreate, Lost Mary, Flonq, Esco Bars, Lost Vape Orion, Flum and others carry a wide range of flavors. Funky Republic offers both rechargeable disposables and the Fi3000, the heir apparent to classic disposable vape pens.

Explore our wide variety of disposable vape flavors online and find your next favorite flavor. If your favorite brand is sold out, we have a wide range of options, and you can probably find a perfect flavor alternative.

Most disposable vapes use salt nicotine, which allows for a satisfying and flavorful experience from a small and low-powered device. Less power being used means a smaller battery size can work just fine, which is the core of the disposable vape design.

The use of a high-resistance coil and minimizing airflow for tight draw, meant to be reminiscent of a drag, reduces the amount of e-liquid being vaporized per puff. But there are vapers who enjoy the convenience of a disposable vape and do not want to deal with nicotine strengths of 50mg. For these adult customers, there are lower nicotine disposable vapes.

Nicotine Salts

Nicotine salts are a type of processed nicotine used in e-liquids. They are added to a blend of vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol and flavors to create a salt nic juice which can be vaporized. Salt nic juice is most frequently used in disposables. There is no reason why salt nicotine cannot be used in a low-nic e-Juice vaped from a box mod. It is merely a form of nicotine, with freebase nicotine being the other type.

Nic salts are formed by chemically combining pure nicotine (base) with specific organic compounds, particularly benzoic acid. This reaction significantly reduces the pH level. Where a freebase nicotine will be too harsh to tolerate at a strength above 24 or 36mg, salt nic can generate a smooth vapor at twice that level.

Nic Salts versus Freebase Nicotine

Compared to freebase nicotine, nic salts offer two main advantages. Firstly, they are much smoother to inhale, making the vaping experience more pleasant, particularly at higher nicotine levels. Secondly, salt nic is absorbed into the body faster, crossing blood brain barrier more quickly according to studies. It can also have a longer shelf life as the molecule is more stable.

Find a location near you to recycle batteries or ask your preferred vape shop for information. Depending on the pace at which you vape, you can safely store your disposables before mindfully discarding them.

Proper Handling

In this case, proper storage of lithium-ion batteries before disposal is crucial, not only for environmental safety but also to prevent potential fire hazards. Follow these steps to ensure safe storage:

Discharge Battery

If possible, discharge the battery completely. Modern disposable vapes with e-liquid and battery monitoring monitors should allow you to balance the remaining charge with the remaining e-liquid more effectively. A disposable vape pen should be essentially out of charge when it finally hits the trash.

Prevent Accidental Activation

Modern disposables are exceedingly reliable but to prevent accidental activation, save the silicone stopper that the disposable arrives with and replace it in the mouthpiece after your disposable vape pen gives up the ghost.

Handle with Care

Lithium-ion batteries should be kept in a cool, dry place away from flammable materials. Avoid dropping and damaging your disposable device. If possible, use a robust metal container with a lid for storage. This is handy for disposable vape pen users who may have a vape device graveyard.

Remember, when you're ready to dispose of your vape device and battery, don't just toss them in the regular trash or recycling bin. Instead, take them to a recycling center or a designated collection point that accepts hazardous materials. Your local municipality or waste management company should be able to guide you to the nearest appropriate disposal location.

A refillable pod kit, like the Mi-Pod 2.0+, is less expensive and more environmentally friendly way to vape. Modern refillable pod kits are designed for the same salt nicotine found in disposables but generally also have a coil that can handle thicker high-VG juices. Refilling a pod kit like the Mi-Pod 2.0+ is extremely easy.

Rechargeable batteries have reduced the waste produced by disposables. A 500 to 600mAh rechargeable battery can vape through 10ml or even 15ml of e-liquid. Non-rechargeable disposable vape pens have an e-liquid capacity of one-third or less and use batteries as large as 1000mAh.

Rechargeable, if not fully reusable, is a step in the right direction but it is still important to properly dispose of your disposable device. Lithium-ion batteries require special treatment to dispose of properly.