Elf Bar ELFA Turbo Refillable Pod Vape Kit Black Knight

Overview

The Elf Bar ELFA Turbo Refillable Pod Vape Kit Black Knight by Elf Bar in Black Knight at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Elf Bar ELFA Turbo Refillable Pod Vape Kit: what it is and what £6.99 covers

The Elf Bar ELFA Turbo Refillable Pod Vape Kit is a compact, rechargeable pod device that you fill yourself, and at £6.99 it is one of the cheaper ways into refillable vaping in the Elf Bar range. It is listed as a starter kit at 0mg, and that detail matters more than it first appears. It tells you the kit is sold as hardware: the nicotine, the flavour and most of the character of the vape come from whichever bottle of e-liquid you decide to put in it, not from the device itself.

Elf Bar became a household name in the UK through sealed, ready-to-use bars. Those have gone from the shelves. Since 1 June 2025 the sale of single-use vapes has been prohibited in the UK, and the market has moved towards rechargeable and refillable designs that are kept and reused. The ELFA Turbo sits squarely in that shift. As described in the product specification, it uses a USB-C rechargeable battery, a pod you refill with your own e-liquid, an integrated mesh coil and a draw-activated start, so there are no buttons to learn and no settings to adjust.

This page is a long, practical read on purpose. Buying a refillable kit involves a few decisions that a sealed bar never asked of you, and it is easier to make them with the full picture in front of you. Here is what the sections below cover:

• How the kit performs, and why a puff count does not apply to it
• The six listings in this product family and how to choose between them
• Which e-liquid flavours and styles suit a small mesh pod
• Design, build, battery and charging, including how to dispose of it responsibly
• The pod, the coil and filling technique
• Nicotine strength guidance under UK rules
• Who the kit suits, who should look elsewhere, and how it compares with the alternatives
• Setup, troubleshooting and the real running cost

A note on who this is for. Vaping products contain nicotine, which is addictive, and they are for adults only. Sale is strictly 18+, and this kit is aimed at adult smokers and existing vapers. If you do not currently smoke or vape, this is not a product to start with.

Performance and puff delivery on a refillable pod

Start with the question most people ask about any Elf Bar product: how many puffs? For this kit there is no honest single number. Puff ratings belong to sealed devices, where the manufacturer knows exactly how much liquid is inside and roughly how much vaping it takes to empty it. Our listing for the ELFA Turbo carries no puff rating for exactly that reason. With a refillable pod, the amount of vaping you get depends on two things you control: how much e-liquid goes in, and how you draw on it.

On the capacity side, UK rules limit refillable tanks and pods to 2ml, so a single fill of this pod cannot exceed that. A standard 10ml bottle of nicotine e-liquid therefore fills the pod about five times. How long one fill lasts is a matter of habit. Short, gentle draws spaced through the day will stretch a fill across many hours, while long, frequent draws will empty it noticeably faster. Most adults settle into a rhythm within the first few days and learn roughly how often they need to top up.

The draw itself is the part to understand before you buy. This is a mouth-to-lung style device, meaning the vapour is held briefly in the mouth before being inhaled, in the manner of a cigarette. It suits nicotine salt e-liquids, which deliver a smooth throat sensation at low output. We do not list adjustable airflow, so assume a fixed draw that feels snug rather than airy. If you are used to open, cloud-chasing setups, this will feel restrictive, and that is by design rather than a fault.

The Turbo name suggests a step up in vapour response from the standard Elfa, but we have no verified wattage or output rating to quote, so we describe the feel rather than invent a specification. In practice a mesh coil of this type heats quickly and evenly. Because the kit is draw-activated, vapour starts as soon as you inhale, with no ramp-up and no button to hold. Flavour is where mesh generally earns its place: it tends to give a cleaner, more consistent taste than a basic wire coil, provided you use a liquid in the right thickness range.

To set expectations plainly:

• A quick response on the first draw
• A tight draw rather than a loose, airy one
• Flavour that depends heavily on the liquid you choose
• Output matched to nicotine salts rather than thick, high-VG shortfills

Anyone who has used a sealed pod kit before will find the general feel familiar. The difference is that you now choose the liquid and decide when to refill.

Colourways and flavour choices: six listings, one device

The ELFA Turbo family on our site has six listings. Five carry a name: Aurora Black, Aurora Cyan, Aurora Gold, Aurora Purple and Black Knight. The sixth is the standard listing with no name attached. All six are priced at £6.99, all are 0mg, and all are the same refillable starter kit. That is the first thing to be clear about, because the word flavour appears on some of these listings in a way that can mislead. These are colourways, not tastes. The device contains no e-liquid, so nothing about Aurora Cyan tastes different from Black Knight.

What the names do tell you is the look. The Aurora names point to a shifting, iridescent kind of finish, while Black Knight suggests a darker, plainer one. Colour is personal, so use the product photos on each listing as your guide rather than the name alone, and bear in mind that colours can look different on different screens. If you are buying two, for a partner or as a spare, choosing different colourways is a cheap way to tell the devices apart.

• Aurora Black: the low-key choice if you want the Aurora naming in a darker shade
• Aurora Cyan: for anyone who prefers a cooler, brighter colour
• Aurora Gold: a warmer tone that is easy to spot in a bag
• Aurora Purple: a bolder option if you want the device to stand out
• Black Knight: a darker, more understated look
• Standard listing: the same kit, useful if you simply want the lowest-fuss option

Where the flavour actually comes from is the bottle. Because you fill the pod yourself, the flavour is whatever you pour in. Elf Bar's own range is a useful reference point for popular profiles. Its catalogue on this site runs through mixed berries, strawberry, cherry, blueberry, watermelon, lemonade, apple, kiwi, grape, cola and mint, many of them with an ice finish. Those same profiles are easy to find in 10ml nic salt bottles, including Elf Bar's own Elfliq range, so you can recreate a familiar taste in a refillable device.

Some pairing ideas for a small mesh pod:

• Strawberry ice or mixed berries: bright, forgiving and a sensible first bottle
• Mint or menthol: clean and sharp, and mesh handles it well, although strong menthol can feel very cold at 20mg
• Watermelon, kiwi, apple or grape: lighter fruit flavours that a mesh coil renders cleanly
• Cola or lemonade: fizzy profiles that suit short, frequent draws
• Tobacco and classic blends: a natural match for the mouth-to-lung draw and a familiar choice for adults switching from smoking
• Dessert and creamy blends: very sweet liquids tend to wear a coil faster, so use them sparingly in a small pod

A practical suggestion: for your first fill, buy a single bottle in a flavour you already know you like. If something is wrong, you will then know whether it is the kit or the liquid, rather than guessing between the two.

Design and build quality

The kit is built around the idea of being pocket-friendly. It is a small, light body with a clip-in pod, a mouthpiece at the top and a USB-C port at the base. There are no screens, dials or buttons to break, which is part of why a unit like this can be sold at £6.99. Fewer moving parts means fewer things to go wrong, and it also means fewer things to learn.

We would rather be honest about what the price implies. Our listing does not state the shell material, and at this price you should expect a lightweight body rather than a machined metal one. The Elfa Pro Pod Kit, at £15.95, shows where the next rung of the family sits. A gap of that size normally buys better materials, a larger battery or extra features, though you should read that product's own page for specifics rather than assume. For a kit that spends most of its life in a coat pocket or a bag, a lighter body is arguably a feature rather than a flaw.

Some practical points about living with the build:

• The pod should seat with a firm click. If it feels loose or does not click, remove it and reseat it rather than forcing it.
• Glossy and shimmering finishes show fingerprints quickly, so a wipe with a dry cloth keeps it looking tidy.
• Pocket lint can find its way into a USB-C port, so avoid carrying the kit loose with keys and coins.
• Carry it upright where you can, because a pod stored on its side is more likely to weep liquid into the airflow channel.
• Wipe the mouthpiece now and then, particularly with sweeter liquids, which leave a sticky film.

What is in the box is simple. Based on the product information, expect the kit itself and a USB-C charging cable. E-liquid is not included, so you need to buy a 10ml bottle separately before the kit will do anything. Check the product photos on the listing for the exact contents, since packaging can vary between batches. Anyone expecting a ready-to-vape experience straight from the box should read that twice: with no liquid in the pod, there is nothing to vaporise.

On quality control, mass-produced devices from established brands are usually consistent, but with any low-cost electronic product a small number arrive with a fault. Test the kit as soon as it arrives rather than leaving it in a drawer, so that if something is wrong you raise it while it is easy to resolve.

Battery, charging and end of life

We do not publish a milliamp-hour rating for this kit because we do not have a verified figure for it, and we would rather say so than guess. What can be said is category-level. Compact pod kits use small rechargeable lithium batteries sized for low-output, draw-activated vaping, where power is used only while you inhale rather than continuously. That is the main reason a draw-activated device of this size can run for a good part of a day on moderate use.

Charging is via USB-C, and it is one of the most convenient parts of the design. Any standard phone charger or a laptop port will do, and most households already own the cable. Because the connector is the same one used by many phones and accessories, you are unlikely to be caught without a way to charge it.

Sensible charging habits are worth following with any lithium battery:

• Charge on a hard, clear surface, not on a bed, sofa or under a pillow.
• Use a reputable charger and an undamaged cable.
• Do not leave it charging unattended overnight, and unplug it once it is full.
• If the kit has been in a hot car or a freezing bag, let it return to room temperature before charging.
• Topping up little and often suits many people better than running the battery flat.
• Stop using, and do not charge, any device with a swollen, unusually hot or damaged case.

We do not state a charging time for this kit, so check the pack. Treat the first full charge as a chance to learn the rhythm: note how long a charge lasts in your own use and plan around it. Heavier users will find themselves charging more often, while light users may only plug it in every few days.

Because the battery is built in and cannot be swapped, the life of the kit is the life of the battery. When it no longer holds a useful charge, do not put it in a household bin or in kerbside recycling. Lithium batteries can start fires in bin lorries and sorting plants. Empty any remaining e-liquid, remove the pod and take the device to a proper drop-off point. Most household waste recycling centres accept small electricals, many shops and supermarkets have collection bins, and retailers that sell vaping devices have take-back obligations. Used pods can go the same way. Recycling it properly takes a few minutes and matters more than most people realise.

The pod, the integrated mesh coil and how to fill it

The specification for this kit lists an integrated mesh coil. As we read that, the coil is built into the pod rather than being a separate screw-in part, which means you do not rebuild or swap coils yourself: when the coil wears out, you replace the pod. That keeps things simple, and it is the reason the kit suits people who have never touched a coil before.

Mesh is worth a short explanation. A traditional coil is a length of wire wrapped around a wick. A mesh coil is a thin, perforated sheet with far more surface area in contact with the wick. The heat spreads more evenly, so the liquid vaporises more consistently, and flavour tends to come through cleaner. The trade-off is that mesh is fussier about liquid thickness. Very thick, high-VG liquids can saturate the wick too slowly, which leads to dry hits and a scorched taste. This is why we steer buyers of kits like this towards nicotine salts, which are typically thinner and designed for low-power devices.

Filling the pod is straightforward once you have done it once:

• Switch the device off the charger and remove the pod, holding it upright.
• Locate the fill port, which is normally covered by a small silicone bung.
• Fill slowly, aiming at the side wall rather than straight onto the wick, and stop just below the maximum line. Never overfill into the central airflow tube.
• Close the bung firmly, then wipe away any liquid from the outside of the pod.
• Let the pod stand for a few minutes before you vape, so the wick can soak fully. Thicker liquids need a little longer.

Remember the 2ml ceiling. A UK refillable pod holds no more than 2ml, so a 10ml bottle gives you about five fills. If a fill seems to run out remarkably fast, you may be drawing too long or too hard; shorter pulls are kinder to a small coil.

How long a coil lasts depends mainly on what you put through it. Sweet, dessert-style liquids leave residue on the mesh and shorten its life. Lighter fruit, mint and tobacco profiles tend to age a coil more gently. Signs the pod needs replacing include flavour that has dulled even after a fresh fill, a persistent burnt taste, or vapour that has thinned out. Replace the pod at that point rather than pushing on, because vaping a worn coil is unpleasant and wastes liquid.

One caution on spares. The Elf Bar catalogue includes other pods, such as the Elfa Pro Pods, but we cannot confirm that they fit the Turbo. Check compatibility on the product page before you order replacements, and do not assume that all Elfa-named pods are interchangeable.

Nicotine strength and the UK rules that shape the choice

The listing says 0mg, and that can be confusing at first. It means the device itself contains no nicotine, because it is sold empty. The strength you vape is set entirely by the e-liquid you buy. That puts the decision in your hands, so it is worth understanding the framework around it.

In the UK, nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg per ml, which is 2 per cent. That cap applies to every nicotine vaping liquid sold here, including the liquids that used to come inside sealed devices before the single-use ban took effect in June 2025. Bottles containing nicotine are limited to 10ml, and refillable pods and tanks to 2ml. These are the same limits that apply to every kit on the market, not just this one, and they explain why a 10ml bottle of nic salt is the natural size to buy.

Nicotine salts are normally sold in 10mg and 20mg strengths, which are 1 per cent and 2 per cent. Our Elf Bar range spans 0mg, 10mg and 20mg. Freebase liquids are sold in lower strengths, but they are generally designed for more open draws and tend to feel harsher at the tighter, lower-power draw this kind of kit gives. As general retail guidance, and not medical advice, here is how people commonly approach the choice:

• 10mg nic salt: often chosen by lighter or occasional smokers, by people who already vape at a low strength, and by anyone finding 20mg too harsh
• 20mg nic salt: the top legal strength, usually reserved for adults moving from regular smoking who want a stronger sensation; it can feel intense, especially with menthol
• 0mg: nicotine-free liquid, for people who have already reduced nicotine and want to keep the habit of vaping without the nicotine

Start at the strength that matches how much you currently take, rather than guessing high. If a draw feels too sharp or leaves you light-headed, step down a strength. If you find yourself vaping constantly and still feeling unsatisfied, a higher strength may be what you need, though that is also a prompt to think honestly about how much nicotine you want in your day.

One further point on honesty. Nicotine is addictive, and a vape is not a harmless toy. Adults who currently smoke are the audience for a kit like this. If you do not use nicotine, you have no reason to start, and if you are under 18 you cannot buy it from us or anywhere else.

Who the ELFA Turbo suits, and who should skip it

Every device is a compromise, and the ELFA Turbo makes its compromises in a clear direction: low price, low complexity, small size. That makes it a very good fit for some buyers and a poor one for others.

It is a sensible choice for:

• Adult smokers who want a simple, familiar mouth-to-lung draw, with no menus or modes
• Former disposable users who still want a small, grab-and-go device and now need a refillable replacement
• Anyone trying a refillable system for the first time and wanting to keep the upfront cost low
• People who want control over flavour and strength rather than being locked to one sealed profile
• Existing vapers who want a cheap back-up or travel device to throw in a bag
• Buyers who like the idea of a no-button, draw-activated device that is hard to misuse

It is probably not the right pick if:

• You want big clouds or a loose, airy draw. This kit is tuned for tight, low-power vaping.
• You want adjustable wattage or airflow. Our listing shows neither.
• You want a large battery that runs for days. A compact body implies a compact battery.
• You would rather never handle a bottle. A sealed prefilled pod kit removes the filling step entirely.
• You want a long-established spare-parts ecosystem with several coil resistances to choose from.
• You are not an adult smoker or vaper. Nicotine products are not for non-users, and not for under-18s in any circumstances.

Think honestly about how you vape. If you take short, discreet draws a few times an hour, the format is a natural fit. If you vape in long sessions, you will be refilling and recharging far more often than you would on a bigger device, and the low price may stop feeling like a bargain.

There is also an effort question. A refillable device asks for a little care: filling without spilling, wiping the pod, replacing it when the coil tires. Many people find this a pleasant routine within a week. Others discover that it irritates them, and for those people a sealed pod kit remains a better match. Neither answer is wrong, but it is worth knowing which type you are before you spend the money.

Setting up and using the kit day to day

The kit is designed to be used with very little instruction, but a careful first setup avoids most of the common problems. Work through these steps in order:

• Step one, check the contents. Confirm you have the kit, the pod and a USB-C cable, and that nothing is cracked or loose.
• Step two, charge it. Give the battery a proper first charge from a standard USB-C charger before you do anything else.
• Step three, fill the pod. Use a 10ml nic salt of your choice. Fill slowly, stop just below the maximum line, close the bung and wipe the pod dry.
• Step four, wait. Leave the filled pod to stand for a few minutes so the wick saturates fully. This single step prevents the majority of dry-hit complaints.
• Step five, seat the pod. Push it into the device until it clicks into place.
• Step six, prime gently. Take two or three soft draws without inhaling to pull liquid onto the coil before the first proper hit.
• Step seven, vape. Draw on the mouthpiece. There is no button, because the battery is activated by airflow.

In everyday use, the rules are few. Take smooth, measured draws of two to three seconds rather than long, hard pulls. Give the coil a few seconds between draws, particularly in the first fill, so the wick can keep up. Top up the pod before it runs fully dry, because running it empty is the quickest way to burn a coil. If you do not use the kit for a day or two, take a couple of soft draws before a full one to re-wet the wick.

Store the kit upright, away from direct sun and heat. A windowsill or a car dashboard is a bad place for a lithium battery and for e-liquid alike. Keep it, and all e-liquid, out of reach of children and pets. Nicotine liquid can be harmful if swallowed or spilled on skin, so wash any spills off immediately and keep bottles tightly capped.

When you change flavour, there are two sensible approaches. You can empty the pod, wipe it clean and refill, accepting a hint of the old flavour in the first few draws. Or you can keep different pods for different bottles, if you buy spares, which avoids flavour carry-over entirely. Mixing different liquids in the same pod is better avoided, because the result is often muddy.

Troubleshooting: weak vapour, burnt taste, leaks and no response

Most problems with refillable pod kits come down to a short list of causes. Before you assume the device is faulty, run through the matching item below.

• No vapour at all. Check the pod is clicked in fully, that it contains liquid, and that the battery is charged. Try a few gentle draws, then a firmer one. Reseat the pod and wipe the contacts with a dry cloth.
• Weak or thin vapour. This usually means the pod is nearly empty or the wick has not soaked. Refill, wait several minutes and prime with soft draws. A very thick liquid can also cause this.
• Burnt or harsh taste. Suspect a dry or worn coil. Refill, let it stand and try again. If the taste persists after a fresh fill, the coil has reached the end of its life and the pod should be replaced.
• Gurgling or spitting. The pod is probably overfilled, or liquid has pooled in the airflow channel. Remove the pod, blow gently through the mouthpiece end to clear it and wipe it dry.
• Leaking from the base or the pod. Common causes are overfilling, a bung not fully seated, or a hot environment. Wipe the device and the pod, check the bung and fill a little lower next time.
• Flavour seems dull. This can be coil wear, a change in liquid, or vaper's tongue, where your taste buds tire of one flavour. Try a different liquid for a day before blaming the hardware.
• Will not charge. Try another cable and another charger, and check the port for lint. A cable that works on a phone is a good test.
• Hot to touch. A little warmth during charging or heavy use is normal. A device that becomes uncomfortably hot should be unplugged and left alone, and not used again until it has been checked.

Cleanliness helps with several of these. A small amount of liquid around the pod seat can interfere with the electrical contact, so a quick wipe each time you refill goes a long way. Avoid using water or solvents on the device itself, as moisture inside the electronics can cause permanent damage.

If you have been through these steps and the kit still does not behave, get in touch with the shop with your order number and, if possible, photos or a short description of the fault. A quick, clear report is the fastest route to getting it sorted. For anything involving a swollen, burning or smoking device, stop using it, move it away from anything flammable, and treat it as a safety matter rather than a customer service one.

Value for money and the real running cost

The sticker price of £6.99 is only part of the picture, so here is a worked example. The bottle price below is an illustration, not a quote, because e-liquid prices vary by brand and are shown on each product page. Say a 10ml bottle of nic salt costs £3.50. With the kit at £6.99, your starting outlay is £10.49 for the device and your first bottle.

Because a 10ml bottle fills a 2ml pod about five times, each full pod costs roughly 70p in liquid at that example price. If you get through one bottle every two weeks, that is around 26 bottles a year, or £91 in liquid, plus the £6.99 for the kit, giving a first-year total in the region of £98 before any replacement pods. A heavier habit costs proportionally more, and a lighter one proportionally less. The point is that after the first purchase, your spending is dominated by the liquid, and you control the price of that.

The comparison with sealed products is worth making carefully. A prefilled pod kit asks for less effort, and its entry price can be lower. A refillable setup asks for more effort, and it rewards you with choice: you can pick any 10ml bottle in the catalogue, take advantage of multibuy offers on e-liquid and change flavour whenever you like. For many adults the saving in the long run is real, but only if you actually enjoy the routine. A device that sits unused because refilling feels like a chore is poor value at any price.

A few things to keep in mind when judging value:

• Coil wear is a cost. Plan to buy replacement pods now and then, and confirm compatibility before ordering.
• Cheaper liquid is not automatically better. Very thick or very sweet bottles can shorten pod life and cancel out the saving.
• A kit this cheap is a low-risk way to try the refillable format. If it is not for you, the financial loss is small.
• Charging costs are negligible, as the battery is small.

On delivery, we offer free UK delivery on orders over £20, with next-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm. The kit alone is under that threshold, but it is easy to cross it: at the example bottle price, the kit plus four bottles comes to £20.99. Every item is 100% genuine stock. If you are buying more than one bottle anyway, building a single order is the neatest way to avoid a delivery charge. Any charge for orders below the threshold is shown at checkout before you pay.

How it compares: Elfa Pro, sealed pod kits and other refillable brands

A fair comparison starts with what each alternative does better. The ELFA Turbo is not the answer to every question, and it is more useful to know where it stands than to pretend it wins every contest.

Against the Elfa Pro Pod Kit. The Pro is listed at £15.95, which is more than double the Turbo's £6.99. We do not have the Pro's detailed numbers on this page, so we will not claim specifics, but a price gap that wide generally reflects a more developed device. If you want the cheapest Elf Bar route into refillable vaping, the Turbo is the obvious starting point. If you suspect you will want more from the hardware, look at the Pro's own product page and compare the details before deciding. Many people treat the cheaper kit as a low-risk trial and move up once they know what they like.

Against sealed prefilled pod kits. Elf Bar also sells prefilled formats such as the Elf Bar 4 In 1 Pod Kit at £2.99 and the Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pod Kit at £3.99. Those remove the filling step, which many people value, and they are simple to use. The cost of that convenience is flexibility: you are limited to the flavours and strengths on offer, and you buy a new pod each time one runs out. The Turbo reverses the balance, trading a little hassle for freedom of choice.

Against refillable kits from other brands. Brands such as Vaporesso, Oxva, Uwell, Geekvape and Voopoo all make refillable pod systems, generally at higher prices than this one. What the extra money usually buys is a larger battery, adjustable airflow, sometimes a button or a choice of power modes, and an established range of replacement pods and coils in different resistances. If you want to experiment, or you vape heavily, those features are real advantages. What you give up is the low price and the plug-and-go simplicity that make the Turbo attractive in the first place. Other budget-minded refillable kits, including some from Hayati, are worth a look too, and the honest advice there is to compare the available pods, the colours and the price on the day.

A short summary of where it lands:

• Strengths: low price, simple draw-activated operation, USB-C charging, mesh coil, full control over flavour and strength
• Weaknesses: no published battery or output figures, fixed draw, small pod, replacement pods need careful compatibility checks
• Matched to: adult smokers and ex-disposable users who want a cheap, uncomplicated refillable device
• Look elsewhere if: you want adjustable settings, a large battery or a wider spare-parts ecosystem

Used within its limits, the ELFA Turbo does what it sets out to do at a price that makes the experiment low-risk. That is a modest claim, but it is an accurate one.