Innokin Endura V Pod Kit Grey

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Innokin Endura V Pod Kit: What It Is and Who Makes It

Innokin Endura V Pod Kit is a slim, refillable pod vape from Innokin, listed on this site at £9.95 in the starter kit category. It is a reusable device: you fill the pod yourself from a bottle of nicotine e-liquid, charge the battery over USB, and replace the pod or coil when the flavour starts to fade. That makes it a very different proposition from a disposable, and since the UK ban on single-use vapes came into force on 1 June 2025, refillable and rechargeable kits like this are where most adult smokers and ex-smokers now look for a convenient switch.

Innokin has been making vaping hardware since 2011, and the Endura name sits at the approachable end of its range. The idea behind the line is simple: a small, pocketable body, a fuss-free pod, and a mouth-to-lung draw that feels closer to pulling on a cigarette than the loose, airy inhale of a sub-ohm tank. The Endura V follows that pattern, and its pen-like shape and low price make it an easy first purchase.

This page is deliberately plain about what the product is and is not. The listing shows a nicotine strength of 0mg because the kit does not arrive with e-liquid inside it. The 0mg figure describes the hardware listing, not a flavour or a strength that is built in. You choose your own liquid, your own strength and your own flavour, and that choice affects your experience more than any other single factor.

The kit is available here as three listings: the base Innokin Endura V Pod Kit, plus Grey and Purple colour variants. The colours are cosmetic. Inside, the electronics and pod design are the same, so pick the shade you like and move on to the more important decisions covered below, such as nicotine strength and e-liquid type.

What follows is a practical guide covering performance, battery, pods, nicotine, setup, troubleshooting, value and fair comparisons with other budget kits. Where a precise figure depends on the pack in your hands, we say so rather than guess, and we point you to the leaflet in the box. Vaping is for adults aged 18 and over, and it is intended for people who already smoke or vape, not for anyone who has never used nicotine.

What Comes in the Box and What Does Not

Kits in this category normally ship with the vape device, a refillable pod or a pod-and-coil unit, a USB charging cable and a short instruction leaflet. Always check the contents against the product page and the packaging when it arrives, because Innokin occasionally adjusts what is bundled between production runs. If something is missing, keep the packaging and contact the shop with your order number.

What the kit does not include is e-liquid. This is the point that catches out first-time buyers more than any other. A refillable pod kit is hardware only, so you need to buy a bottle of e-liquid separately before you can use it. In the UK, refill bottles for nicotine e-liquid are capped at 10ml, and that is the size most people start with. A single 10ml bottle will fill a typical pod several times over.

Here is a sensible shopping list for your first order alongside the kit:

• One or two 10ml bottles of nicotine salt e-liquid in a strength that matches your smoking habit (see the nicotine section below).
• A spare pod or coil if the listing offers one, so you are not stuck when the first coil reaches the end of its life.
• A USB wall adapter if you do not already have a spare, since many people charge from a laptop and then find it awkward to top up at a bedside.
• A small tissue or cloth to wipe the pod and mouthpiece when you fill, which keeps the inside of a pocket or bag clean.

Because the product is sold at an entry price, it is worth thinking of the total outlay rather than only the sticker price. The kit itself is £9.95. Add a couple of bottles of liquid and a spare pod and the real first-order cost is higher, but the running cost per day afterwards is usually well below what a heavy smoker spends on tobacco, and below what repeated disposable purchases used to cost.

Finally, remember the age rule. Under UK law, vaping products can only be sold to people aged 18 or over, and we expect the person receiving the delivery to meet that requirement. Keep the device, the pods and the liquid away from children and pets, and store nicotine bottles upright and out of sight.

Performance and Vapour Delivery in Everyday Use

The Innokin Endura V is built around a mouth-to-lung (MTL) style of vaping. In practice that means you draw the vapour into your mouth first, pause for a second, then inhale. It is a tighter, more restricted draw than direct-to-lung vaping, and that restriction is deliberate: it gives a throat sensation and a pace of nicotine delivery that smokers moving across usually find familiar.

Expect modest, controlled vapour rather than big clouds. A device of this size and price is not designed to compete with powerful sub-ohm kits, and if you judge it by cloud size you will be disappointed. Judge it instead by how well it replaces a cigarette in the moments you would normally reach for one: a short break, a walk to the bus stop, a quiet few minutes after dinner. On those terms, a compact MTL pod kit tends to do the job without fuss.

As a rough guide, a refillable pod in this class holds up to 2ml, which is the legal maximum capacity for a UK tank or pod. Vapers using a nicotine salt liquid in a mouth-to-lung pod commonly report somewhere in the region of 400 to 800 puffs from a full fill, but that is an estimate that moves with your draw length, how often you vape, and how thick the liquid is. Treat it as a ballpark, not a promise.

Several things change what you actually get from the kit:

• Liquid thickness. High-VG liquids are thicker and can wick slowly in a small pod coil. A balanced 50/50 or similar nicotine salt liquid generally suits a pod system of this kind better.
• Draw length. Long, hard pulls can starve the coil and give a dry or burnt taste. Short, gentle draws are better for flavour and for coil life.
• Pod fill level. A pod filled close to the top tends to flood less than one that is filled to the brim, and a half-empty pod can run dry sooner than you expect.
• Battery charge. A low battery can reduce output and make the vapour feel thinner, so top up before it is completely flat.

In short, the Endura V is a small, steady performer rather than a powerful one. Its strengths are simplicity and portability. Its limits are the size of the pod and the battery, and that is true of almost every kit at this price.

Flavour Profile: What the Kit Does to Your E-Liquid

The Endura V has no flavour of its own, because the kit is sold without liquid. The 0mg label on the listing and the fact that Grey and Purple are colours rather than tastes can confuse shoppers who are used to buying disposables, where the colour or name usually points to a flavour. Here the flavour comes entirely from the bottle you buy.

What the device does contribute is the character of how that flavour is delivered. A small mouth-to-lung pod coil runs at fairly low power, so it tends to produce a clean, fairly concentrated taste rather than a hot, heavily vaporised one. That suits the following styles well:

• Tobacco and tobacco-blend liquids, which many ex-smokers choose in the first weeks because the taste is familiar.
• Menthol and mint, which come through crisply at low wattage and are often the most popular choice for UK vapers on pod systems.
• Fruit and fruit-ice blends, which stay bright and distinct in a small coil when the liquid is not too sweet.
• Dessert and bakery flavours, which can work but are heavier on the coil. If you use them, expect to change the pod a little more often.

Very sweet liquids deserve a note of caution. Sweeteners can caramelise on a coil and leave a residue that dulls the taste over time, shortening the life of the pod. If your flavour starts to taste muted after a few days on a sweet juice, the cause is usually the coil rather than the battery, and a fresh pod or a switch to a less sweet liquid will normally put it right.

A practical way to choose is to start with a flavour you already know you enjoy and a strength that matches your smoking history. Avoid changing several things at once. If you swap the liquid, the strength and the pod on the same day, it becomes difficult to work out which change helped or hurt.

When you move to a new flavour, rinse or wipe the mouthpiece, and consider fitting a fresh pod, since a used coil can carry ghost notes of the previous liquid. That small habit makes a noticeable difference to how clean a mint tastes after a fruit, for example.

Design, Build Quality and the Grey and Purple Colours

The Endura V is a pen-style device: slim, light and designed to disappear into a jacket pocket or the corner of a handbag. Innokin builds most of its entry-level kits with a plastic or metal-and-plastic body, and at this price you should expect a lightweight, functional finish rather than a premium one. It is not a device that feels heavy or weighty in the hand, and that is the point.

The two colour options offered here are Grey and Purple. Grey is understated and tends to hide fingerprints and pocket wear well. Purple is a more distinctive choice and is easier to spot if you often leave a vape on a table or in a bag. There is also an unlabelled base listing that uses the same product with the same specification. Because the colour does not alter the performance, there is no technical reason to prefer one over another.

Points worth checking when your kit arrives:

• Pod seating. The pod should click or seat firmly with no visible gap. A pod that rocks slightly can leak or fail to make contact.
• Mouthpiece comfort. A slimmer mouthpiece suits MTL vaping, and a flat or rounded top should feel comfortable against the lips without any sharp moulding edges.
• Charging port. Check that the cable fits snugly and does not wobble, because a loose connection is the commonest cause of charging complaints.
• Finish. Minor cosmetic marks from transit are not unusual, but deep scratches or cracks are worth reporting straight away.

Pen-style kits have some practical advantages. They fit in a tight jeans pocket, they are easy to use one-handed, and they feel closer to a cigarette in size than a boxy mod. The trade-off is that a slim body leaves less room for a large battery or a big pod, which is the reason the Endura V lands in the light-use category rather than the all-day-heavy-use category.

If you are rough on gadgets, a small carry pouch or a pocket without keys or coins will prolong the life of the finish. A lanyard is not usually needed for a device this small, but a case does help if you carry it in a gym bag or work rucksack.

Battery Life, Charging and Recycling in the UK

Battery capacity is the area where slim pen kits make their biggest compromise. A body this size typically holds a battery in the range of a few hundred up to around 1,000mAh, and the exact figure for your unit is printed on the box or the leaflet, so check that rather than relying on any general number. What matters in daily use is how many pod fills you get per charge, and for a light-to-moderate user that is generally enough for a full day, while heavier vapers will want to top up in the evening or carry a cable.

Charging is done over a USB cable, and the time from flat to full is usually in the region of an hour or so, though it varies with the adapter. A few habits protect the battery and the device:

• Use a standard 5V USB source, such as a laptop port or a basic phone charger. Fast-charging phone adapters are not needed and add no benefit.
• Do not leave it charging unattended overnight on a soft surface like a duvet or sofa. Charge it on a hard, clear surface.
• Avoid running it flat every time. Topping up when the indicator shows low is gentler on lithium cells than cycling from empty to full.
• Keep it out of heat. A parked car in summer is a poor storage place for any lithium battery.

If the device stops charging, try a different cable and a different port before assuming a fault. Cables are the most common point of failure, and a spare costs very little.

Recycling matters here. A reusable kit has a long life compared with a disposable, but it does not last forever, and when the battery finally fades the whole device should be recycled correctly, not thrown in a bin. Lithium batteries can cause fires in bin lorries and waste centres. Take old vapes, including empty pods where the facility accepts them, to a battery or small-electricals recycling point. Many UK supermarkets, retail parks and council recycling centres have drop-off bins, and the national recycling locator on the Recycle Your Electricals website can point you to the nearest one. Never put a vape in household waste or the kerbside recycling.

A well-cared-for refillable kit can serve many months, which is far less wasteful than buying and throwing away a disposable every few days.

Pods, Coils and Wick Technology

The pod is the part that does the work. It holds the e-liquid, houses a small heating coil wrapped in or backed by a cotton-type wick, and clips into the body. When you draw, the battery heats the coil, the wick feeds liquid to it, and the liquid becomes vapour. Understanding that chain makes troubleshooting far easier, because nearly every flavour or leak problem traces back to one of those three parts.

On a refillable pod kit of this type, you should expect the following:

• Capacity up to 2ml. UK rules cap tank and pod capacity at 2ml, so no compliant refillable pod will hold more. Some hold slightly less.
• A resistance suited to MTL, generally around or above 1 ohm for a pod system of this kind. A higher resistance means lower power and a tighter draw, which is what a nicotine salt liquid is built for.
• A top or side fill port with a silicone bung. You open it, fill slowly, and press it shut.
• A replaceable pod or coil, which is a consumable. Plan to change it every one to two weeks of normal use, sooner with sweet liquids.

It is important to be honest about compatibility. Innokin makes several pod formats across its range, and pods from one kit do not automatically fit another, even within the same brand. Only buy replacement pods that are listed for the Endura V, or check with the shop before ordering. Do not assume a pod from an Endura S1 or another Innokin kit will fit.

Signs that a coil is nearing the end include a burnt or flat taste even on a fresh fill, a gurgling sound, reduced vapour, and a darkened or sooty colour in the liquid sitting by the coil. When you notice two or more of those together, replace the pod rather than trying to push it further. A new pod costs far less than the frustration of struggling on with a degraded one.

To lengthen coil life, prime it properly when new, do not chain-vape without a pause, avoid very sweet or very thick liquids, and never let the pod run completely dry. Dry hits damage the wick and can ruin a coil in a few puffs.

Choosing Nicotine Strength Under UK Rules

The listing for this kit shows 0mg because no liquid is included, so nicotine strength is a decision you make when you buy your e-liquid. In the UK, nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml (2%) for refill bottles and for pre-filled pods and disposables alike. That cap is the legal ceiling, and it is not a target. Plenty of adults do well on lower strengths.

Nicotine salt liquids, which are the usual choice for pod kits, deliver nicotine more smoothly than freebase nicotine at the same strength, which is why a 10mg or 20mg salt can feel satisfying without an overly harsh throat hit. A rough guide for adults who smoke:

• 20mg salt: often chosen by people who smoke around 10 or more cigarettes a day, or who smoke their first cigarette soon after waking. It gives the strongest nicotine delivery that UK law allows.
• 10 to 12mg salt: a common middle ground for people who smoke fewer than 10 a day, or who find 20mg too sharp.
• 5 to 6mg salt: suited to light smokers, to people stepping down, or to those who find themselves vaping more often than they intended.
• 0 to 3mg: for people who have largely stopped using nicotine and want to keep the habit of vaping without the dependence.

If you are unsure, it is better to start slightly too high than too low in the first week. A strength that is too weak often leads to vaping constantly and still feeling unsatisfied, while one that is too strong gives a harsh throat hit, light-headedness or nausea. If you feel dizzy, sweaty or sick, put the device down, take a break, and move to a lower strength.

Freebase liquids at 3mg, 6mg or 12mg also work in a refillable pod, but they feel noticeably harsher at the higher end and can be uncomfortable in a tight MTL device. If your liquid is freebase, stay at the lower strengths.

A final point worth stressing: nicotine is addictive, and this kit is meant for adults who already smoke or vape. If you do not currently use nicotine, you have no reason to start. If you want to quit altogether, your local NHS stop smoking service can offer free support alongside, or instead of, vaping. This page is general information and not medical advice.

Who This Kit Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

The Innokin Endura V Pod Kit makes sense for a fairly specific group of adult buyers, and it is better to say who that is than to promise it works for everyone.

It suits you if:

• You are an adult smoker moving to vaping and want an uncomplicated, low-risk first device without spending a lot.
• You are leaving disposables behind, either because of the single-use ban or because you want to cut waste and cost.
• You prefer a tight, cigarette-like draw to big clouds.
• You want a pocketable spare device for travel, work or nights out, in addition to a main kit at home.
• You like the idea of learning how a refillable system works before investing in something larger.

You should probably look elsewhere if:

• You want big vapour production or a direct-to-lung experience. A sub-ohm kit is a better fit.
• You need adjustable wattage, temperature control or a screen. Entry-level pen kits do not offer those.
• You are a very heavy, all-day vaper who will drain a small battery and 2ml pod several times daily. A kit with a larger battery will be less of a chore.
• You have never smoked or vaped. This is a nicotine product for adults who already use nicotine.
• You do not want to fill a pod yourself. A refillable system involves bottles, a little spillage risk and some routine, and some buyers simply prefer pre-filled pods.

It is also worth being realistic about the learning curve. Refillable pods are not difficult, but there is a small amount of technique involved in filling, priming and avoiding leaks. Most people master it within a day or two, and the guide in the next section walks through each step.

If you are not sure which side of the line you fall on, a good test is to ask what you want from the device. If the answer is simple, small and cheap, the Endura V fits that brief. If the answer is powerful, adjustable and long-lasting, you will be happier with something larger.

How to Fill, Prime and Use It Step by Step

Setting up a refillable pod takes a few minutes. Take your time with the first fill, since most early problems come from rushing it.

• Step 1: Charge first. Plug the device in with the supplied cable and let it charge fully before first use, or at least until the indicator shows it is ready. Read the leaflet for the indicator pattern on your unit.
• Step 2: Remove the pod. Pull the pod gently out of the body. Hold it upright so the mouthpiece points up.
• Step 3: Open the fill port. Lift the silicone bung or slide the cover aside. Look inside to find the fill hole and keep clear of any central air tube.
• Step 4: Fill slowly. Tilt the bottle nozzle against the side of the fill hole and squeeze gently. Stop just below the top of the pod or at the marked max line, so the airflow channel stays clear. Never exceed 2ml, and never overfill.
• Step 5: Close the port. Push the bung fully home so it sits flush. A half-seated bung is a leading cause of leaks.
• Step 6: Wait. Let the filled pod stand upright for five to ten minutes. This gives the wick time to soak up the liquid, which is called priming, and stops dry first puffs.
• Step 7: Fit the pod. Push it firmly back into the body until it seats.
• Step 8: Take a few gentle draws. Use short, soft pulls without firing hard. This finishes priming the coil.
• Step 9: Vape normally. Draw slowly for two to three seconds, pause, then inhale into your lungs gently.

Depending on the model, pen-style pod kits fire either when you inhale or when you press a button, so follow the leaflet in your box for exactly how your unit activates. Do not hold a button down for long stretches, because there is usually a safety cut-out and extended firing only wears the coil.

Keep the device upright when you are not using it, and avoid leaving it in a hot place or in direct sunlight. If the pod has some liquid left when you want to change flavour, empty it into a tissue and rinse the pod with lukewarm water, then let it dry fully before refilling. For best taste, many people simply fit a fresh pod when they change flavour.

Wipe the contacts between the pod and the body with a dry cotton bud now and then. Liquid residue on those contacts can cause the device to misfire or blink without producing vapour.

Troubleshooting Leaks, Dry Hits and Flat Flavour

Most problems with small pod kits are minor and fixable at home. Work through the likely causes in order before deciding the device is faulty.

Leaking from the pod or mouthpiece. This is usually caused by overfilling, a poorly seated bung, or a pod that is not pushed fully into the body. Empty a little liquid, press the bung flat, refit the pod firmly and wipe everything dry. Pressure changes on aeroplanes or at altitude can also push liquid out, so keep a pod less than full on a flight.

Dry or burnt hits. If you get a harsh, scorched taste, the coil is not getting enough liquid. The causes are a pod running low, a wick that was never primed, a liquid that is too thick, or a coil at the end of its life. Top up, wait a few minutes, take a couple of gentle draws, and if the taste persists, change the pod. Do not keep pulling on a dry coil because it will only damage the wick further.

Gurgling or spitting. A bubbling noise normally means liquid has flooded the airflow channel. Remove the pod, tap it gently on a tissue to clear the air path, wipe the mouthpiece and try again. If it keeps happening, you are probably filling too high.

Flat or muted flavour. This is most often a tired coil, a very sweet liquid that has gunked it up, or vaping several different flavours without changing the pod. A fresh pod is the quickest fix. A low battery can also dull the taste.

Device not firing or blinking. Check the charge level, then check the pod is fully seated and the contacts are clean and dry. If your unit has a button, make sure it has not been locked off by accident, since many devices use a rapid press sequence to lock and unlock.

Not charging. Swap the cable and the power source first. Look inside the charging port for lint with a torch, and clear it gently with a wooden toothpick, never metal.

If none of these steps fix the issue and the device still behaves oddly, stop using it. A swollen body, a hot battery, a smell of burning or visible damage mean the device should not be charged or used again. Keep it away from flammable objects and take it to a battery recycling point. For genuine faults, contact the shop with your order number, a short description and a photo.

Value for Money and How It Compares with Other Budget Kits

At £9.95, the Innokin Endura V Pod Kit sits at the cheap end of the refillable kit market. For the money you are paying for a branded, rechargeable hardware platform that you can keep using, not for a pre-filled product you throw away. Even allowing for the cost of liquid and the occasional spare pod, the running cost is low, and typically below what a regular smoker spends on tobacco.

Here is a fair look at how it stacks up against other kinds of device you might be weighing:

• Versus disposables: Single-use vapes are no longer legal to sell in the UK, so the realistic alternative is a reusable kit or a pre-filled pod device. A refillable kit costs less over weeks of use, wastes less, and lets you pick your own liquid and strength. The trade-off is the small routine of filling and charging.
• Versus pre-filled pod kits: Closed pod systems are very convenient and have no filling step, but you pay more per pod and are limited to the flavours the manufacturer offers. A refillable pod like this one is cheaper to run and more flexible.
• Versus other budget refillable pods: Brands such as Vaporesso, Uwell, Geekvape and SMOK all sell compact MTL pod kits, and many of them offer a bigger battery, a screen-free interface with an indicator, or adjustable airflow. They commonly cost more, often somewhere in the range of £15 to £30 depending on the model and any promotion. If you want a longer-lasting battery or more control, one of those may be worth the extra, and we would not pretend otherwise.
• Versus Innokin's own larger kits: Models such as the Endura T18 and T22 Pro cost more and are built for more demanding daily use. The Endura V is the simpler, cheaper entry point.

The honest summary is that the Endura V earns its place on price, simplicity and size. It is a good choice for a first refillable device, a travel spare, or a low-commitment switch from disposables. It is a less obvious choice for a heavy all-day vaper who needs longevity and a larger pod.

When you add up the cost, consider the whole picture: the kit, a couple of bottles of liquid, a spare pod, and a replacement pod every week or two. Even then, many buyers find the monthly spend is well under what they used to pay for disposables, and far below the cost of smoking. Buy from a retailer that clearly lists the product, offers UK delivery and gives you a way to reach them if something goes wrong, which is exactly what you should expect from the checkout and contact details on this site.