How to Move On From Disposable Vapes After the UK Ban: The 2025 Guide for Everyday Vapers
When the UK Government officially banned single-use disposable vapes in 2024, thousands of vapers were left wondering the same thing:
“What do I use now?”
If you were a loyal Lost Mary, Elf Bar, or SKE user, the shelves suddenly looked empty. Most corner shops stopped selling disposables, stock ran out, and the days of quick grab-and-go puffs ended almost overnight.
But here’s the good news:
Moving on from disposables doesn’t mean your vaping experience has to suffer. In fact, once you switch to a rechargeable pod kit, you’ll get better flavour, lower weekly costs, and way more consistency than any disposable ever gave you.
This guide will walk you through exactly how UK vapers can move on from disposables - and why the Franko Rechargeable Vape + Franko Pods is the best and simplest replacement right now.
Why the UK Banned Disposable Vapes
Before we get into the alternatives, here’s a quick refresher on what actually happened.
The UK banned disposables because of:
Rising youth access
Environmental waste (5 million disposable vapes thrown away weekly)
Battery and lithium pollution
Retail non-compliance
So instead of removing vaping entirely, the Government simply removed the one format that was causing the biggest problems: single-use devices.
Rechargeable and refillable vapes remain 100% legal as long as they follow TPD rules.
Why You Should Move On From Disposables Now
Even before the ban, disposables had some major problems:
1. They were expensive
£5-£7 per device, lasting 1–3 days… that easily adds up to £150-£250 a month.
2. The flavour was inconsistent
Some disposables tasted great at first, then burnt within hours.
3. They were wasteful
You threw away a full battery every time.
4. No customisation
One flavour. One strength. One device.
Now that they’re banned, it simply makes sense to move to something better, cheaper, and legal - and that’s where pod kits come in.
Meet the Best Disposable Replacement in the UK: Franko Rechargeable Vape
If you liked disposables because they were simple, the Franko Rechargeable system is the closest, easiest alternative you’ll find.
Why Franko is perfect for ex-disposable users:
Same tight MTL draw
Same strong nicotine hit
Same bold flavours
Pre-filled pods (no refilling needed)
Zero learning curve
Legal and TPD-compliant
Much cheaper than disposables
Rechargeable - no more throwing devices away
And the best part?
You just pop in a fresh Franko Pod, take a puff, and go. It feels 95% like a disposable, just without the waste and the cost.
Franko Pods: The Flavours UK Vapers Actually Miss
Most disposable fans love:
Fruit ice
Sweet blends
Berries
Watermelon
Lemonade styles
Franko was designed around exactly that flavour profile, so the transition feels natural. If you liked Lost Mary flavours, you’ll feel right at home.
How to Switch From Disposable Vapes to a Pod Kit (UK Edition)
Here’s the exact step-by-step guide UK vapers are searching for right now.
1. Choose a Rechargeable Device (like Franko)
This is your battery.
You only buy it once - it lasts long-term.
2. Get the Right Pod Flavour
Pick a flavour similar to your old disposable.
Most ex-Lost Mary users go for:
Ice flavours
Berries
Fruits
Lemonade blends
Franko Pods cover all of these.
3. Pick the Right Nicotine Strength
Most disposable vapers used 20mg nic salts without realising it.
So:
If you were a heavy disposable user → stick to 20mg
If you prefer smoother hits → try 10mg
Franko Pods come in the strengths UK vapers expect.
4. Start Using Your Device
There’s nothing complicated:
Snap in the pod
Charge your device when needed
Replace pod when flavour weakens
Enjoy consistent hits all day
No refilling.
No leaks.
No mess.
Just like a disposable, but smarter.
Cost Comparison: Disposables vs Franko (UK Prices)
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Before:
3–5 disposables a week = £20–£35/week
= £80–£140/month
After switching to Franko:
Franko battery (one-off): affordable
Franko Pods (pack lasts days): far cheaper than disposables
Charging is free
You save 50–70% per month, easily.
Common Questions UK Vapers Have After the Ban
“Why doesn’t it taste as sweet as my disposables?”
UK TPD limits sweeteners; disposables often exceeded them.
Franko Pods follow UK regulations, so the flavour is smoother and cleaner.
“Will it hit as strong as my Lost Mary?”
Yes - Franko Pods use nic salts with the same smooth throat hit.
“Do I need to refill it?”
No. Franko Pods are pre-filled, just like disposables.
“Will it leak?”
Very rare - pod systems are more stable and safer than disposables.
The Best Part About Moving On From Disposables
Most UK vapers say the same thing after switching:
“I should’ve done this ages ago.”
Because once you get used to the consistency, flavour quality, and savings from pod kits… you won’t want disposables again, even if they came back.
Final Thoughts: You Don’t Need Disposables to Enjoy Your Vape
The UK ban might have pushed you to change - but that doesn’t mean your vape experience has to get worse.
With the Franko Rechargeable Vape + Franko Pods, you get:
Disposable-level convenience
Better flavour consistency
Smoother hits
Legal, compliant vaping
Lower weekly cost
Less waste
Your vape routine isn’t ending. It’s just evolving.