Elf Bar was the biggest name in UK vaping when disposables were everywhere. For many people, “an Elf Bar” simply meant a disposable vape. Then, on 1 June 2025, single-use disposables were banned in England, Scotland and Wales, and the Elf Bar 600 as millions knew it disappeared from shop shelves. Google Trends shows Elf Bar has since fallen behind Lost Mary, Hayati and IVG in UK searches. But the brand has not gone anywhere. Elf Bar now makes rechargeable pre-filled kits, refillable ELFX pod kits and Elfliq nic salts, and between them they cover every type of vaper. This guide explains the whole range, what replaced the disposable you used to buy, and which option is right for you.
What happened to the Elf Bar 600?
The classic Elf Bar 600 was a single-use disposable: you used it until it ran out, then threw the whole device away. That is exactly what the ban targets. Shops can no longer sell vapes that cannot be recharged, or that cannot be refilled or have their pod replaced. Elf Bar’s answer was to keep the same flavours and the same easy, no-buttons experience, but move them into products where you keep the battery and only replace the pod or the liquid.
So if you are looking for “the Elf Bar you used to buy”, there are three modern routes, depending on how much you vape and how much convenience you want.
Route 1: Elf Bar pre-filled kits (closest to the old disposable)
A pre-filled kit feels almost identical to a disposable. There is a rechargeable battery and a sealed pod that already contains e-liquid. You inhale to vape, with no buttons and no filling. When the pod runs out, you click in a new one and keep the battery.
Elf Bar Pre-Filled Kit
The Elf Bar Pre-Filled Kit is the cheapest way back into Elf Bar, from £3.99. It comes in familiar flavours like Watermelon, Peach Ice, Pink Grapefruit and Blueberry Cranberry Cherry. If you just want your old Elf Bar experience back with as little fuss as possible, start here.
Elf Bar 600 Pre-Filled Kit and pods
The Elf Bar 600 Pre-Filled Kit is the rechargeable successor to the original 600. It uses a 500mAh battery that you recharge, plus Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pods in more than 30 flavours, including Cherry Ice, Blueberry, Blue Razz Lemonade, Banana Ice and Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava. It is designed to feel just like the disposable it replaced.
Who it suits: anyone switching straight from disposables, light to moderate vapers, and anyone who values convenience above everything else.
Route 2: Elf Bar ELFX refillable kits (cheaper to run)
The ELFX range is Elf Bar’s line of refillable pod kits. Instead of buying sealed pods, you fill a 2ml pod yourself from a bottle of e-liquid. That takes a minute or so, but it costs much less over time and lets you choose any flavour you like.
Elf Bar ELFX Mini
The Elf Bar ELFX Mini is a compact, beginner-friendly kit at £7.99. According to Elf Bar it has a 1000mAh battery, up to 30W of power and inhale activation, with refillable 2ml pods using QUAQ dual-mesh coils for stronger flavour and longer pod life. It supports both mouth-to-lung and restricted direct-lung vaping, charges by USB-C and comes in eight colours.
Elf Bar ELFX Pro
The Elf Bar ELFX Pro is the flagship, at £13.99. Elf Bar rates it with a 1200mAh battery that reaches full charge in around 30 minutes with 2A fast charging, adjustable power from 5W to 45W, and a 0.96-inch colour touchscreen. It uses the same QUAQ mesh pods. Pick the Pro if you want more control and a longer battery life.
Pods for the ELFX range
Both kits use Elf Bar ELFX 2.0 Replacement Pods, sold in packs of three. They fit the ELFX, ELFX Pro and ELFX Mini, and come in 0.6 ohm and 0.8 ohm resistances. The 0.8 ohm pod gives a tighter, cigarette-like draw, ideal for nic salts. The 0.6 ohm pod is a little looser and warmer. If you are not sure, start with 0.8 ohm.
Who it suits: regular vapers who want to spend less, and anyone who wants more flavour choice than sealed pods allow.
Route 3: Elfliq nic salts (keep the Elf Bar taste)
Elfliq Nic Salts by Elf Bar are 10ml bottles of nic salt e-liquid in Elf Bar’s own flavours: Mr Blue, Fizzy Cherry, Strawberry Razz Lemonade, Blue Razz Cherry, Watermelon, Pink Lemonade and dozens more. Pair Elfliq with an ELFX kit, or any small refillable pod kit, and you get the taste you remember from Elf Bar disposables at a much lower cost per puff. This is the route most heavy vapers end up on.
Which Elf Bar should you buy?
| You want | Choose | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| The old disposable experience, nothing to fill | Elf Bar Pre-Filled Kit | £3.99 |
| The rechargeable version of the 600 | Elf Bar 600 Pre-Filled Kit | See product page |
| A cheap, simple refillable kit | ELFX Mini + Elfliq | £7.99 kit |
| A refillable kit with more control | ELFX Pro + Elfliq | £13.99 kit |
Pre-filled or refillable: the trade-off
The question most former Elf Bar users face is whether to stay with pre-filled pods or move to refillable. In short:
- Pre-filled is the most convenient: click in a pod and go. But you pay more per millilitre, because each pod is a sealed product.
- Refillable takes a minute to fill, and you will change the pod every week or two as the coil wears. But e-liquid by the bottle is much cheaper, and you can use any flavour.
A common path is to start with a pre-filled kit while you get used to a rechargeable device, then move to an ELFX kit and Elfliq once you know you are sticking with vaping. Read Pre-Filled Pod Kits vs Refillable Vape Kits for a full comparison, and How to Fill and Prime a Refillable Pod Kit before your first fill.
Getting the best from an ELFX kit
- Prime every new pod. After filling, wait five to ten minutes before your first puff so the coil’s cotton soaks fully. Vaping on dry cotton burns it immediately.
- Do not overfill. Leave a tiny air gap at the top to reduce leaks.
- Start at a low power on the ELFX Pro and work up until the flavour is at its best.
- Change the pod when the flavour fades or tastes burnt, usually every one to two weeks. See How Long Does a Vape Pod Last?
- Use nic salts for the smoothest mouth-to-lung draw. See Nic Salt Strength: 10mg or 20mg?
Elf Bar compared with other brands
Elf Bar’s strength is choice and price: it has a cheap pre-filled option, good-value refillable kits and its own matching nic salts, all under one brand. Lost Mary, its sister brand, focuses more on pre-filled kits and is currently searched more. Hayati and Pixl lead on big flavour menus, and Hyola on capacity. Compare them in Best Pre-Filled Pod Kits UK, or read Lost Mary Vape Guide UK and Hayati Pro Max Guide UK.
Choosing an Elfliq flavour
If you are moving from an Elf Bar disposable to an ELFX kit, the easiest way to pick an Elfliq flavour is to match the one you used to buy. The most popular Elf Bar flavours, such as Blue Razz Lemonade, Watermelon, Mr Blue and Fizzy Cherry, are all in the Elfliq range. If you want to explore, the fruit-and-ice blends are the closest to the disposable experience, while the menthol and tobacco options suit people who want something less sweet. Keep two bottles on the go and alternate them: switching flavours helps you notice when a pod is wearing out, because a fresh pod tastes noticeably brighter. You can also browse the wider range in Best Nic Salts UK.
Frequently asked questions
Can you still buy Elf Bars in the UK?
Yes, but not the single-use disposables. Elf Bar’s rechargeable pre-filled kits, ELFX refillable kits and Elfliq nic salts are all legal and on sale.
What replaced the Elf Bar 600?
The Elf Bar 600 Pre-Filled Kit: a rechargeable battery with replaceable 600 pods, in the same flavours.
Do ELFX pods fit the Elf Bar 600 kit?
No. ELFX 2.0 pods fit the ELFX, ELFX Pro and ELFX Mini only. Pre-filled 600 pods fit the 600 kit only.
What nicotine strength is Elfliq?
Elfliq is a nic salt, typically available in 10mg and 20mg. Check the strength on the product page.
What should I do with my old Elf Bar disposables?
Never put them in household rubbish, because the batteries can cause fires. Take them to a battery or electrical recycling point.
The bottom line
Elf Bar has rebuilt itself around rechargeable products. For the closest thing to the old disposable, choose an Elf Bar pre-filled kit. For the lowest running cost, choose an ELFX Mini or ELFX Pro with Elfliq nic salts. Browse the full Elf Bar range, or read Disposable Vape Ban UK: What Can You Use Instead?
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