Many major disposable vape brands are soon to release disposable-ban-compliant variants of their larger-capacity devices, according to a source working in the industry.

The expert claimed to Better Retailing lines such as Elfbar AF5000, IVG 2,400 and In­stafill 4,500 are classed as disposables and will there­fore be banned after 1 April 2025. However, all three suppliers are working on near-identical devices that can be re­charged, with replaceable coils and tanks or pods.

The industry source said: “It will be easier for shops, because customers will be able to find a product with the same look, feel, brand and price after the change.”

Closing loopholes

Earlier this week, MPs voted in favour of a ban on single-use disposable vapes, alongside the generational smoking ban, as part of The Tobacco & Vapes Bill. There are also measures affecting the display, packaging and flavours of vapes. The new legislation originates in a public consultation on smoking and vaping.

The government had warned it would amend legislation to close any loopholes if vape compa­nies attempted to circum­vent the ban. Health secretary Victo­ria Atkins said: “It shows the battle the government is prepared to take on.”