Hayati Quokka Elite Vape Kit

Overview

The Hayati Quokka Elite Vape Kit by Hayati across 8 flavours at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Hayati Quokka Elite Vape Kit overview

The Hayati Quokka Elite Vape Kit is a rechargeable, refillable pod-style starter kit from Hayati, a brand that UK vapers know mainly for its flavour-led range. A disposable is used once and thrown away. A kit like this is built to be charged over USB, topped up with e-liquid or fitted with fresh pods, and kept for months. That distinction matters more than it used to, because single-use disposable vapes have been banned from sale across the UK since 1 June 2025. If you once bought a new disposable every few days, a reusable kit is the practical replacement, and it usually costs far less to run each day.

This guide covers how the Quokka Elite behaves in everyday use: puff delivery, flavour, build quality, battery and charging, coil technology, nicotine strength, setup, troubleshooting, running costs and how it compares with other kits you might be weighing up. We have tried to be straight about the trade-offs, because a kit that suits one vaper can frustrate another.

A note on specifications. Hardware details can shift slightly between production batches and between the nine variants in the Quokka Elite family. Where we quote numbers below, they are either legal limits that apply to every nicotine vaping product sold in the UK or typical ranges for pod kits of this type. The legal limits are a 2ml maximum capacity for a refillable tank or pod, a 20mg/ml maximum nicotine strength, and a 10ml maximum bottle size for nicotine e-liquid. For the exact battery rating and coil resistance of the unit you are buying, read the specification table on this page and the leaflet inside the box.

What you can normally expect to find in the box:

• The Quokka Elite device with its built-in rechargeable battery
• A pod or tank section that fits the device, either empty or pre-filled depending on the variant
• A USB charging cable, usually USB-C
• A quick-start card and safety leaflet
• On some variants, a spare coil or pod

This product is for adults only. It is intended for adult smokers and existing vapers who want an alternative to cigarettes. It delivers nicotine, which is addictive, and it must never be sold to or used by anyone under 18. If you do not smoke or vape already, there is no reason to start.

Performance and puff delivery

Pod kits sit between two worlds. They are more capable than the old cigalike devices, yet gentler than the sub-ohm tanks built for large clouds. The Quokka Elite belongs to that middle group: a tighter, cigarette-like draw with a steady, moderate amount of vapour, rather than a huge cloud or a loose, airy pull. Most people who switch from smoking find this style of draw natural, because the resistance you feel when you inhale is close to pulling on a cigarette.

With a 2ml capacity, which is the legal ceiling for refillable pods in the UK, a single fill will usually last between half a day and two days depending on how you vape. As a rough guide, a full 2ml fill delivers somewhere between 400 and 800 puffs. That is our estimate rather than a manufacturer claim, and the spread is wide because several things change how quickly the liquid disappears:

• Draw length. Long, slow inhales vaporise more liquid than short taps.
• Nicotine strength. Higher strengths tend to be taken in smaller, less frequent puffs, so the pod lasts longer.
• VG/PG ratio. Thicker, higher-VG liquids move through the coil more slowly and can be harder for a small mesh coil to wick.
• Coil age. A new coil vaporises efficiently, while a tired one needs more puffs for the same effect and tastes flatter.
• Habit. Chain-vaping uses liquid several times faster than occasional use.

Disposable puff counts printed on packaging, such as 600 or 3,000 puffs, were always measured under controlled conditions with short, gentle draws. Treat any puff figure as a ceiling rather than a promise. With a refillable kit it is more useful to think in fills: how many fills do you get through per day, and how often does the coil need replacing?

On vapour and throat hit, expect a smooth-to-moderate sensation at nicotine salt strengths and a sharper one with freebase liquid. Warm-up is quick, with vapour arriving almost as soon as you start to draw, which is one of the practical benefits of a mesh coil. Output stays fairly consistent through a fill, and the main drop-off comes at the end of the coil's life rather than the end of the pod.

If you want large clouds, you should look at a different class of device. If you want something that handles a commute, a working day and an evening without constant attention, this is the territory the Quokka Elite is aimed at.

Flavour profile and what to put in it

A kit has no flavour of its own. What you taste comes from the e-liquid or pod you put in it, and from how well the coil turns that liquid into vapour. That is worth saying plainly, because it changes how you should shop. With the Quokka Elite you choose the flavour separately or, on variants that ship with a pre-filled pod, from the product title. The nine variants in this family are listed on the page, so check each listing to see exactly what it includes.

Hayati has built its UK reputation on flavour, and its range gives you plenty of ground to cover if you want to stay in the same house style. These are the flavour directions that tend to work well in a pod kit with a mesh coil:

• Blue razz lemonade. Sharp blue raspberry with a citrus lift, a long-standing favourite among fruit vapers.
• Strawberry ice. Ripe strawberry with a cool finish that stops it feeling syrupy.
• Watermelon ice. Light, juicy and easy to vape through the day.
• Mango. Round, tropical sweetness that suits lower power and gentle draws.
• Blueberry. Dark berry notes, often paired with a touch of menthol.
• Cola. A fizzy, caramel-and-spice profile that stays distinct from the fruit options.
• Mint or menthol. Clean and cooling, a sensible fit for ex-smokers who miss the crispness of a menthol cigarette.
• Classic tobacco. A dry, toasted profile for people who want to move away from fruit and sweets entirely.

Mesh coils are good at flavour accuracy. Because the heating surface is wide and even, the top notes of a fruit liquid come through cleanly and the profile tends to stay recognisable from the first puff to the last. Cooling agents are the thing to watch. Heavy menthol or ice additives can overwhelm delicate flavours such as pear or lychee, so if you want to taste the fruit, pick a lighter coolant level or a liquid with no ice at all.

Sweet liquids leave more sugar-like residue on the coil. If you vape a very sweet dessert or candy flavour, expect the coil to wear out sooner than it would on a mint or tobacco liquid. That is not a fault, just chemistry, and it is why many experienced vapers keep one flavour per coil.

When you want to swap flavours, do not simply tip a new liquid on top of the old one. Empty the pod, rinse it with cool water if the manufacturer allows it, dry it fully, and fit a fresh coil if you can. Otherwise the two flavours muddy each other and you end up tasting neither properly.

Design and build quality

Pod kits are carried in pockets and bags, dropped on desks and handled dozens of times a day, so build quality matters as much as vapour quality. Kits in this class are generally made around a compact body with rounded edges, a pod that clicks or snaps into place, a small LED status light and a charging port on the base. The Quokka Elite follows that general pattern, and the Elite tag in the name signals a more finished design than a bare-bones entry model. Colours and finishes differ across the nine variants, so look at the product images to choose the one you like.

Whatever the finish, a short inspection when the kit arrives is worth doing. Check these points before you fill it:

• The pod should seat fully and feel secure, with no wobble and no gap between pod and body.
• The mouthpiece should sit flush, with no sharp seam against the lips.
• The charging port should be clean and straight, with no visible debris.
• The LED should light when you draw or press the button, as described in the leaflet.
• The body should have no rattle, which can indicate a loose internal part.

There are a few practical points we would flag with any device of this kind. Glossy or soft-touch finishes look good out of the box but show fingerprints and scuffs quickly, particularly if the kit lives in a pocket with your keys. A lanyard or a small case helps. The pod contacts, the small metal points where pod meets body, are the part most likely to cause trouble over time, so keep them dry and free of liquid. If you vape outdoors, keep the device out of direct sun or a hot car, because heat thins e-liquid and increases the chance of leaks.

Size and weight are part of the appeal. A pod kit slides into a jeans pocket without drawing attention, and the small footprint makes it comfortable to hold for the short, frequent puffs most people take. The trade-off is that a small body leaves little room for a large battery, a point we pick up in the next section.

Finally, remember that the pod is a plastic consumable. It will cloud and stain over time, particularly with dark or sweet liquids. Cosmetic marks on the pod are normal and are not a sign that anything is wrong, as long as the pod is not cracked.

Battery life and charging

Battery capacity in compact pod kits normally falls somewhere between about 500mAh and 1,000mAh, and the Quokka Elite sits in that territory. Check the specification table on this page for the exact rating on your variant. Capacity is only part of the story, since a mesh coil running at modest power draws a small current and makes good use of a small cell. In practice, a moderate vaper using one or two 2ml fills a day can expect a full charge to last most of a day and sometimes a day and a half. Heavy use, long draws and cold weather all shorten that.

Charging is almost always by USB-C on modern kits, with a full charge taking somewhere between 30 and 90 minutes from flat. Use the cable supplied or a good-quality replacement, and plug it into a standard 5V source such as a phone charger or a computer port. These habits keep lithium-ion charging safe:

• Do not leave the kit charging overnight or while you are out of the house.
• Charge on a hard, flat, non-flammable surface, not on a bed, sofa or pillow.
• Never use a damaged cable or a charger with a bent or burnt connector.
• Unplug when the LED shows the battery is full.
• Stop using the device immediately if it becomes hot, swells, smells of burning or hisses.
• Do not carry it loose in a pocket with coins or keys, which can bridge the contacts.

Lithium-ion cells wear gradually. Expect several hundred charge cycles before capacity drops noticeably, which for a daily charger means roughly a year or more of normal use. When the battery stops holding a useful charge, the kit has reached the end of its life.

When that happens, do not put it in your household bin or recycling box. Vapes contain a lithium battery and electronics, and a crushed cell in a bin lorry or sorting plant is a real fire risk. Many vape shops and electrical retailers accept used devices for recycling, and most local council household waste recycling centres have a small electricals or battery drop-off point. The postcode search on the Recycle Your Electricals website will show you the nearest option. Hand over the whole device rather than taking it apart.

One last tip: if the kit will be sitting unused for weeks, store it at roughly half charge in a cool, dry place rather than fully charged or completely flat. That is gentler on the cell and means the device is ready to use when you pick it up again.

Coil and mesh technology explained

The coil is the heart of any vape. It is the heating element that turns e-liquid into vapour, and the type of coil decides flavour, vapour density, warm-up time and lifespan. Modern pod kits have largely moved to mesh coils, and that is the technology this guide assumes for the Quokka Elite. Confirm the details of your variant in the specification table.

An older round-wire coil is a thin wire wound around a cotton wick. A mesh coil replaces the wire with a flat, perforated metal sheet that is rolled or folded and lined with cotton. The sheet has far more surface area touching the liquid, which brings several practical differences:

• Faster warm-up. The coil reaches working temperature almost immediately, so the first puff after a pause is no weaker than the tenth.
• Even heating. There are fewer hot spots, so the liquid vaporises more evenly and the chance of a burnt taste at normal power drops.
• Cleaner flavour. More of the liquid is vaporised in a single pass, which keeps fruit and dessert profiles sharper.
• Longer useful life. A typical mesh coil lasts one to three weeks of normal use, longer than many small round-wire coils.

Resistance is measured in ohms. Coils for tight, cigarette-style draws usually sit between about 0.8 and 1.2 ohms, while looser draw coils go lower, around 0.6 to 0.8 ohms, and ask for more battery. The lower the resistance at a given voltage, the more power the coil uses and the more vapour it makes. Neither is better in the abstract; it comes down to the draw style you prefer.

There are drawbacks. A mesh coil depends on liquid reaching the cotton quickly, so very thick liquids can starve it and cause a dry or harsh puff. Coils cannot be rebuilt or cleaned back to new, so they are a consumable you replace. And pods or coils are rarely interchangeable between brands, which means you need to buy the exact type that fits the Quokka Elite. Confirm that replacements are in stock before you commit.

Priming a new coil is the step most people skip and later regret. After fitting a fresh pod or coil, fill it, then leave it upright for five to ten minutes so the cotton soaks through. Take a few gentle draws before you start vaping normally. A dry coil that is fired immediately will burn, and a burnt coil cannot be fixed.

Choosing a nicotine strength

In the UK, nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml, sometimes shown on labels as 2%. That cap applies to every nicotine vaping product sold here, including refill liquids, pre-filled pods and kits that ship with liquid. It does not make 20mg the right choice for everyone. The right strength is the lowest one that stops you wanting a cigarette, and the guidance below is a rough starting point, not medical advice.

Most pod kits are designed around nicotine salt liquids, which are smoother on the throat at high strengths than traditional freebase nicotine. That is why you often see 10mg, 12mg, 18mg and 20mg listed for pod products, while freebase liquids for larger devices come in much lower strengths such as 3mg or 6mg. If your kit is used with salt liquid, the numbers on the bottle should be read with that in mind.

• 20 or more cigarettes a day, or the first one within half an hour of waking: start at 18 to 20mg/ml nicotine salt.
• 10 to 20 cigarettes a day: start at 12 to 18mg/ml.
• Fewer than 10 a day, or social smoking: 6 to 12mg/ml is usually enough.
• Existing vapers stepping down: reduce by small steps, for example from 12mg to 9mg, and give each step a couple of weeks.
• Nicotine-free: 0mg is available for people who only want the habit and the flavour.

Signs that your strength is too high include dizziness, nausea, a headache, a racing heartbeat or a harsh, burning throat. Put the device down, drink some water and step down a strength next time. Signs that it is too low include cravings returning within minutes, taking far more puffs than you used to, or reaching for a cigarette in stressful moments. Step up one strength rather than jumping to the maximum.

Remember that the same liquid feels different in different devices. A low-powered pod kit with a mesh coil produces less vapour per puff than a high-power tank, so a given strength feels gentler here than it would in a larger device. If you are moving across from a bigger setup, you may find you need a slightly higher strength than you were using before.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a heart condition or take regular medication, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using any nicotine product. The NHS Stop Smoking Service in your area offers free support and can talk you through options, including nicotine replacement therapy, alongside or instead of vaping.

Who the Quokka Elite is for, and who should skip it

No kit suits everyone, and being honest about that saves you money. Here is a plain view of who tends to get on well with a device like this and who is better off elsewhere.

It is a good fit if you are:

• An adult smoker who wants a tight, cigarette-like draw rather than large clouds
• A former disposable user who needs a reusable replacement now that single-use vapes can no longer be sold in the UK
• An existing vaper who wants a small, pocketable second device for travel or work
• Someone who prefers simplicity, with no wattage menus or airflow rings to fiddle with
• Comfortable with a little routine: charging regularly, filling the pod and changing the coil every couple of weeks

You should probably skip it if you:

• Are under 18, or have never smoked or vaped. Nicotine is addictive, and this product is not for you.
• Want big clouds or a very loose draw, which calls for a sub-ohm tank on a more powerful device
• Need full control over power, airflow and temperature. If the specification table does not list adjustable settings, treat the Quokka Elite as a fixed-output device.
• Want something you can use once and throw away. That category has gone, and a refillable kit asks for a little upkeep.
• Need a battery that lasts a long shift with no chance to recharge. In that case, carry a cable or a spare device.

It is also worth being clear about what vaping is and is not. Health bodies in the UK describe vaping as far less harmful than smoking for adults who already smoke, but they do not describe it as risk-free, and nobody should take it up if they do not smoke. If your aim is to stop using nicotine altogether, other tools such as patches, gum, lozenges or prescribed medication may suit you better, and a local stop smoking service can help you choose.

If you are a smoker who has tried and bounced off other pod kits, the usual culprits were too low a nicotine strength, a draw that felt too loose, or a flavour that became tiring. Those are all adjustable here, so a second attempt with a different strength and flavour is often worth it before you rule the format out.

How to set up and use the kit

Setting up a pod kit takes only a few minutes, and getting the first fill right makes a noticeable difference to how the coil performs. The exact sequence for powering on and off can differ between variants, so keep the leaflet from the box to hand. The steps below cover the general procedure.

• Step 1: Charge it first. Plug the device into a standard USB source and let it charge until the LED indicates full. A fresh charge also lets you check that everything works before you add liquid.
• Step 2: Prepare the pod. Take the pod out of the body. Remove any protective seal, silicone plug or sticker from the fill port and mouthpiece. If the variant came with a pre-filled pod, skip to step 4.
• Step 3: Fill carefully. Hold the pod upright, open the fill port and add e-liquid slowly down the side of the pod wall, aiming for the fill port rather than the central air tube. Stop just below the maximum line. Never overfill, and never tip liquid into the airflow channel. Close the port firmly.
• Step 4: Wait. Let the filled pod stand upright for five to ten minutes so the cotton can saturate. This is the single biggest factor in avoiding a burnt first puff.
• Step 5: Fit and switch on. Push the pod into the body until it seats. Many kits are draw-activated and start working as soon as you inhale; others have a button, and a common pattern is to press it several times in quick succession to turn the device on or off. Follow your leaflet for the exact sequence.
• Step 6: Draw gently. Inhale slowly for two to four seconds into the mouth first, then into the lungs if you prefer, then exhale. Use short sessions to begin with and see how your body responds.

Day-to-day care is simple. Store the device upright when you can, so liquid stays near the coil rather than seeping into the airflow. Wipe the mouthpiece and the pod contacts with a dry tissue or cotton bud when they look dirty. Top up when the liquid level reaches the bottom third rather than running the pod fully dry, because a pod that runs dry will damage the coil.

Keep nicotine liquid, pods and devices away from children and pets. Nicotine is harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin, so wipe up any spills straight away and wash your hands after refilling. Keep the original bottle, which carries the safety warning and strength information, and never decant liquid into an unmarked container.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with pod kits come down to a handful of causes, and most can be fixed in a minute or two. Work through the list below before assuming the device is faulty.

• No vapour or no response. Check the battery first and charge it for a few minutes. Take the pod out, check the contacts are clean and dry, and press it back in firmly. If the device has a button and a lock mode, make sure it has not been locked.
• Burnt or harsh taste. This usually means the coil was not primed, the pod was run low, or the liquid is too sweet for the coil. Refill if needed, wait ten minutes and take several gentle draws. If the taste persists, the coil is finished and needs replacing.
• Gurgling or spitting. Excess liquid is reaching the airflow or condensation has built up. Remove the pod, blow gently through the mouthpiece with the pod upside down, and wipe it dry.
• Leaking from the base. Check the pod is not overfilled, that the fill port is fully closed, and that the pod is not cracked. Leaks often follow temperature or pressure changes, such as a flight or a hot car, so store the kit upright and out of heat.
• Weak vapour or dull flavour. Likely causes are a worn coil, a very thick liquid, or a low battery. Replace the pod and try a liquid with a lower VG ratio.
• Dry hits. Stop immediately. Fill the pod, let it soak and take a few light draws. Dry hits are the quickest way to ruin a coil, so do not push through them.
• Blinking LED or the device cuts out. The most common meanings are a low battery or a short-circuit protection warning, and the leaflet lists the exact pattern. Clean the contacts and fit the pod again. If it repeats with a fresh pod, contact support.
• Device does not charge. Try a different cable and power source, and check the charging port for lint. If it still fails, stop using it and contact us.

Stop using the kit and do not charge it if the battery feels hot, swollen or smells of burning, or if liquid has got into the charging port. Take it to a recycling point rather than trying to repair it.

If you need help, contact us with your order number, the variant you bought, a short description of what is happening and a clear photo of the problem. A photo of the pod showing the liquid level and the contacts is especially useful. We would rather help you fix a small issue than have you give up on a working kit.

Finally, remember that coils and pods are consumables. A short life, such as under a week, is usually caused by sweet liquid, heavy use or running the pod too low rather than a defective part.

Value for money and running costs

The real cost of a kit is not the price on the shelf, but what you spend over several months. Here is a simple, illustrative calculation using round numbers, so you can substitute your own prices.

Say you use one 2ml fill a day. A 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid holds five fills, so a bottle priced at about four pounds lasts five days, or roughly 80p a day. Add a replacement pod or coil every two weeks at around four pounds each, which works out at about 30p a day. That puts the daily running cost at around a pound, or about thirty pounds a month, plus the one-off cost of the kit. A pack-a-day smoker, by contrast, spends upwards of one hundred pounds a week at current UK cigarette prices of around fifteen pounds or more a pack. Your own figures will differ with the liquid you choose and how much you vape, so treat this as a method rather than a promise.

It also compares well with the disposables that used to dominate the market. Single-use vapes were cheap per device but expensive per day, and the practice of buying a new one every few days added up quickly. They are no longer legal to sell in the UK, so the comparison now is mainly historical, but it explains why a refillable kit usually works out cheaper.

Things that affect value in practice:

• Coil lifespan. Light users and tobacco or mint vapers get the longest life. Heavy vapers on sweet liquids replace coils most often.
• Liquid choice. Branded liquids cost more than house brands. Buying bigger multi-packs of 10ml bottles usually brings the unit cost down.
• Battery condition. A healthy cell can run for a year or more. Good charging habits protect that.
• Pod availability. A kit is only as useful as the pods and coils you can buy for it. Check replacements are stocked at a sensible price before you commit.
• Environmental cost. A reusable device creates much less electrical waste than a stack of single-use vapes, as long as you recycle it at the end.

The honest summary is that the Quokka Elite is a sensibly priced way to stay off cigarettes if its draw and flavours suit you. It is not the cheapest possible setup, because larger, plainer devices can cost less, but it is a straightforward one with low day-to-day effort, and the saving over smoking is large.

How it compares with other pod kits

The Quokka Elite competes in a crowded part of the market, so it helps to know what else is out there and where the trade-offs sit. We have kept the comparisons general because specifications and pricing change from one revision to the next, and you should check current figures before you buy anything.

Established pod systems. Ranges such as Vaporesso's XROS series, OXVA's Xlim, Uwell's Caliburn, SMOK's Novo and Voopoo's Vmate have large pod ecosystems. Their pods are stocked by almost every UK vape shop, independent reviews are plentiful, and spare parts are easy to find. If your priority is availability and a long track record, those are fair alternatives. Where the Quokka Elite competes is on the Hayati name, its flavour-led approach and its pricing. The trade-off is that its ecosystem of aftermarket pods and accessories is likely to be smaller, so check replacement stock before buying.

Adjustable-power kits. Some competitors offer wattage control, adjustable airflow or temperature settings. These give experienced vapers more control, but they add complexity, drain the battery faster at higher settings and tend to cost more. If you want to tinker, they suit you better. If you want a device you can pick up and use, a fixed-output kit is easier.

Pre-filled closed-pod systems. Some brands sell pods that arrive filled and are discarded when empty. They are convenient and avoid the need to handle liquid, but the cost per day is usually higher, flavour choice is limited to what the maker sells, and the used pods add plastic waste. A refillable kit like the Quokka Elite gives you freedom to choose any compatible liquid and to control the nicotine strength.

Disposables. These can no longer be sold in the UK since 1 June 2025, so they are not a real option. If you were happy with a disposable's simplicity, a pre-filled pod variant of the Quokka Elite is the closest equivalent.

Where the Quokka Elite is weaker. It is not the pick for large clouds, it will not match high-power devices for battery life or adjustability, and a smaller ecosystem means a little more homework on pods. Where it is stronger. It is easy to use, compact, flavour-focused and priced for people who want a reliable everyday kit without spending heavily.

Our advice is to decide on draw style first, then nicotine strength, then flavour, and only after that compare brands. If you do those in order, you are far less likely to end up with a drawer of kits that never quite suited you.