Nicotine-free vapes are becoming increasingly popular for people who want to reduce or stop using nicotine while still enjoying the familiar experience of vaping.

They offer a way to cut down gradually rather than quitting immediately, and offer vapers the ability to enjoy the flavours and ritual of vaping without the addictive element.

What Is a Nicotine-Free Vape?

A nicotine-free vape refers to E-Liquids containing zero nicotine, not the device itself. It doesn’t involve tobacco or combustion and, in simple terms, is vaping without the nicotine.

What’s in Zero-Nicotine Vapes?

While nicotine is removed, the base ingredients are largely the same as standard vape liquids:

• Base liquids (PG & VG): Propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG) are liquids that create vapour when heated. Read our VG/PG guide to learn more.
• Flavourings: Food-grade flavourings provide tastes like fruit, menthol, dessert, or tobacco-style.

IVG nicotine-free liquids are made with the same high-quality ingredients and tested flavourings as our nicotine-containing products, ensuring you get a product you know you can trust.

Are Nicotine-Free Vapes Safe?

No form of vaping is risk-free. However, nicotine-free vaping removes the addictive component of nicotine. 

Key points:

• Nicotine effects: Nicotine can raise heart rate and blood pressure. Using 0mg liquids avoids these effects while still providing the familiar vaping experience.
• Inflammation & irritation: Nicotine-free liquids may cause mild throat or airway irritation in some users, but are generally gentler and much safer than nicotine-containing alternatives.
• Device safety: safe delivery of nicotine is as important as the liquid. Ensure you pair your E-Liquids with safe devices, or use our tried-and-tested PRO devices. If you’re a vaper, you might already have one!

Possible minor side effects:

• Throat or mouth irritation
• Dry cough
• Mild chest sensitivity
• Sensitivity to PG or certain flavourings

Types of Nicotine-Free Vapes

1. Bottled E-Liquids

• Standard 0mg nicotine liquids, vaped as-is or with optional nicotine
• For refillable vapes, mods and sub-ohm devices
• Available in various volumes (10–100ml) and flavours

2. Prefilled Pods

• Prefilled 0mg nicotine pods with no optional nicotine
• Paired with reusable pod devices (e.g., IVG PRO)
• Simple, low-maintenance, ideal for experimentation

Nicotine Free Vapes: How Do They Compare?

While pods come in one format, there are four types of bottled E-Liquid. Here’s how they line up against each other.

Pros and Cons of Nicotine-Free Vaping

Pros:

• No nicotine dependence
• Maintains a familiar vaping experience
• Useful for gradual reduction and quitting nicotine altogether
• Wide flavour variety
• Compatible with various devices
• Products are still taxed and regulated

Cons:

• Not completely risk-free
• Can maintain habitual use
• No nicotine hit or throat hit
• Limited savings compared to nicotine-containing products

Should I Vape Nicotine-Free?

• It depends. If you don't vape or smoke, then do not start nicotine-free vaping. There are no advantages to starting.
• If you're a heavy or moderate smoker, you can try nicotine-free, but a better route is starting with vapes containing nicotine to minimise your chance of smoking.
• If you're a vaper, you can taper down your nicotine strength or use nicotine-free vapes with or without regular vapes to quit or reduce consumption.

👉 Can nicotine-free vapes help me quit smoking?

Nicotine-Free Vapes and Vape Tax

UK vape tax will apply by E-Liquid volume, not nicotine content. This means 0mg liquids will be taxed the same as nicotine-containing ones.

Example calculation:

• Tax rate: £0.22 per millilitre of E-Liquid
• 10ml nicotine-free bottle: 10ml × £0.22 = £2.20 tax
• 50ml nicotine-free shortfill: 50ml × £0.22 = £11.00 tax
• 100ml shortfill: 100ml × £0.22 = £22.00 tax

Buying Nicotine-Free Vapes

Look for:

• TPD-compliant products
• Clear ingredient listings
• Trusted UK retailers
• Lab-tested, established brands

Popular options include:

• IVG PRO 0mg pods (multiple flavours)
• Nicotine-free shortfill E-Liquids (vape as-is or combine with nicotine shots if needed)

All IVG nicotine-free products are lab-tested to ensure 0mg nicotine every time, so you can enjoy them with confidence.

Try Nicotine-Free with IVG PRO

If you’re curious about nicotine-free vaping, the IVG PRO range makes it easy to get started or experiment with flavours. 

Why choose IVG PRO nicotine-free kits & pods?

• Best-selling device with up to 10,000 puffs per pod
• Clear battery display so you know when to recharge
• 10 delicious 0mg refill pods available across our most popular flavour profiles
• Simple, pod-based design, no mixing or setup

Shop IVG PRO nicotine-free kits and 0mg pods and explore flavoursome vaping without nicotine.

PRO Fizzy Cherry Nicotine-Free Vape Kit

Enjoy the best-selling IVG PRO Fizzy Cherry flavour in zero nicotine. If you want to reduce or remove nicotine completely, this vape is for you.

Compact and sleek with long battery life and battery display, you can also use it with other zero-nicotine IVG PRO pods.

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Already Tried Nicotine-Free?

Everyone’s experience with nicotine-free vaping is different. If you’ve tried it, tell us what worked for you (or what didn’t) in the comments below; your insight might help someone else.

FAQs

Can I vape nicotine-free if I’m pregnant? The safest option is not to vape. Consult a health professional for more information.

Can I mix nicotine and nicotine-free vapes? Yes, it’s possible for a gradual reduction or to enjoy flavours without extra nicotine. 

Will nicotine-free vapes help me quit smoking? They can replace the physical action of smoking, but they won’t satisfy nicotine cravings.

Are nicotine-free vapes better for oral health? 0mg liquids could reduce staining and taste changes sometimes associated with smoking.