IVG Pro 12 Zero Nicotine Starter Kit

Overview

The IVG Pro 12 Zero Nicotine Starter Kit by IVG delivers up to 10,000 puffs across 12 flavours at 10mg and 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

What the IVG Pro 12 Zero Nicotine Starter Kit Actually Is

The IVG Pro 12 Zero Nicotine Starter Kit is a rechargeable vape kit from IVG, a UK brand known for its flavoured e-liquid and pod ranges. This version is the 0mg option, which means the e-liquid contains no nicotine at all. It sits in a family of 13 flavours and carries a headline rating of around 10,000 puffs. It is aimed at adults who enjoy the routine, the vapour and the flavour of vaping but do not want to take in nicotine.

A starter kit differs from a single-use vape in one important way: the hardware is meant to be kept, charged and reused, while the flavour part is what you replace or refill. In Great Britain, single-use vapes were banned from sale from 1 June 2025, so reusable kits like this one have become the normal route for anyone who used to pick up a new throwaway every week or two. If that describes your habit, a kit is the direct replacement, and it usually works out cheaper over a month or two of regular use.

This guide covers the questions buyers tend to ask before ordering. It is written for UK vapers and is based on the manufacturer's rating and the typical hardware found in kits of this class, so treat the numbers as realistic guidance rather than laboratory measurements. Here is what we cover:

• How the kit performs and how many puffs to expect in practice
• The flavour range and how a 0mg liquid tastes compared with nicotine versions
• Design, build quality, battery life and charging
• Mesh coil technology and how to look after it
• Why zero nicotine suits some people and not others, and how the UK 20mg limit fits in
• Setup, troubleshooting, value for money and honest comparisons with rival kits

One point up front: vaping is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. A zero nicotine product is not a health product, a medicine or a licensed stop-smoking aid, and you should not start using it if you do not already smoke or vape. Keep the kit and any spare pods out of reach of children and pets.

Performance and Puff Delivery

The headline figure for this kit is roughly 10,000 puffs. It helps to understand what that number is and what it is not. Puff ratings are a manufacturer estimate, calculated from the e-liquid volume and an assumed amount of liquid used per puff, usually a short two-second draw. They are useful for comparing products from the same brand, but they are not a guarantee, and your own count will depend on how you vape.

There is also a UK-specific point. Under UK rules, a single pod, cartridge or tank can hold no more than 2ml of e-liquid. A 2ml fill typically delivers somewhere in the region of 400 to 800 puffs depending on draw length and power, so a 10,000 puff rating is better read as a combined figure across the pods or refills that come with or are meant to be used with the kit, not what you will get from one pod. Check the contents list on this page for exactly what is in the box, and plan around the number of pods rather than the headline.

In everyday use, what matters more than the rating is how the kit behaves from the first puff to the last. Here is what to expect:

• Vapour production: A mesh coil heats a wide surface of wicking material, so you get a dense, even cloud with a moderate draw. It produces more vapour than a basic cotton-wrapped coil but less than a sub-ohm tank.
• Draw style: Kits in this class usually suit a mouth-to-lung draw, a slightly loosened inhale that is familiar from disposables and pod systems. If you prefer a very tight, cigarette-like draw, read the airflow notes on the variant page before ordering.
• Consistency: Output should feel steady for most of a pod's life. In the final 10 to 15 percent of a pod you may notice flavour thinning and warmer vapour, which is your signal to swap or refill.
• Activation: Devices like this are normally draw-activated, so there is no button to hold. You simply inhale.

Several habits change how many puffs you actually get. Chain vaping, taking long five or six second draws and leaving the device in a hot car all drain a pod faster. Short, spaced puffs stretch it. A casual user taking around 100 to 150 puffs a day might expect a pod to last three or four days; heavy use can halve that.

At 0mg there is no nicotine throat hit, so performance is judged almost entirely on flavour and vapour. That puts more weight on coil quality and consistency than it does with a nicotine liquid, where the throat sensation can mask small drops in flavour. If the mesh coil is doing its job, the first puff and the five-hundredth puff of a pod should taste recognisably the same. If they do not, see the troubleshooting section further down.

Flavour Profile and the 13-Flavour Family

The family has 13 flavours, spread across the categories that sell steadily in the UK: fruit blends, ice and menthol variants, candy and soda styles, and a few simpler single-note options. Exact names vary by batch and by what is in stock, so use the variant selector on this page as the definitive list. As a guide to the kind of profiles you will find, the range typically covers:

• Blue raspberry or blueberry based: sweet, slightly tart, often with an ice finish
• Strawberry blends: strawberry paired with kiwi, banana or watermelon for a juicier, rounder sweetness
• Watermelon ice: light and crisp, a familiar choice for warm weather
• Peach and mango styles: softer and more tropical, with less acidity
• Pink lemonade or cola: drink-inspired flavours with a fizzy edge
• Mint and menthol: a clean, cooling profile for people who want something closer to a traditional taste
• Mixed berry ice: a layered berry blend with a cooling exhale

Zero nicotine changes how these flavours land. Nicotine adds a slight bitterness and a throat catch that rounds off sweet liquids. Without it, sweet flavours can read as smoother, and fruit notes tend to come through more cleanly. Ice and menthol flavours do something useful here: the cooling sensation gives you a physical cue on the inhale that a 0mg liquid otherwise lacks, which is why many 0mg users gravitate towards cooling variants.

Sweetness is the main thing to think about. Dessert and candy profiles use more sweetener, and over a long stretch on one flavour many vapers get what is known as vaper's tongue, a temporary dulling of taste. If your usual flavour suddenly tastes flat, it is rarely the device. Switching to a different flavour for a day, drinking water, and avoiding vaping straight after coffee usually brings it back.

Swapping flavours is straightforward when a kit uses replaceable pods: remove the old pod, fit the new one, and wait a few minutes for it to prime. If you plan to alternate, buy the kit in one flavour and then add pods in others. Leftover taste from the previous flavour, sometimes called ghosting, fades after several puffs, though a strong menthol pod followed by a delicate fruit pod can take longer. Wiping the contact points and the mouthpiece with a dry tissue helps.

Because every flavour sits under the same family name, read each variant title carefully before you order. The 0mg strength is part of this listing, but many IVG kits also come in nicotine-containing versions, so make sure you are on the Zero Nicotine page when you pick your flavour.

Design and Build Quality

Kits in this class generally follow a compact, pocket-sized design, and the IVG Pro 12 follows that approach. Expect a rounded body that is easy to hold, a moulded mouthpiece at the top, a pod seated in the front or top of the device, and a USB-C port at the base. The shell is usually a mix of plastic and metal-effect finishing. It is light enough for a jacket pocket or a bag without making your trousers sag.

Because we are describing the typical build of this hardware class, here is what to check when your kit arrives:

• Fit and finish: Seams should be tight and even. A pod that rattles in its housing or a body with a visible gap is a candidate for a return.
• Pod seating: A well-made pod clicks in with light pressure and stays put when the device is turned upside down. Magnetic and friction-fit systems are both common.
• Mouthpiece: A rounded, drip-tip style mouthpiece is comfortable to hold between the lips for a few seconds. Sharp moulding edges are a flag.
• Indicator light: A small LED shows when you draw and blinks when the battery is low. It should be visible but not distracting.
• Airflow and sensor: Draw-activated devices have a small sensor port. Keep it clear of dust and pocket lint.

In terms of durability, think of a kit like this as a well-made consumer gadget rather than a rugged tool. It will handle daily pocket use, short drops onto carpet and being tossed in a bag. It will not enjoy being dropped on a pavement, soaked, or left on a dashboard in summer. The weak point is nearly always the pod, which is plastic and holds liquid, so a hard knock can crack it or loosen the seal.

A few simple habits extend the life of the hardware. Keep the device in a separate pocket from keys and coins to avoid scratching and accidental contact with the charging port. Store it upright where possible so liquid stays away from the sensor. If you carry it daily, a small silicone sleeve or pouch is inexpensive and absorbs knocks. Wipe the metal contacts with a dry cotton bud once a week if you swap pods often, because residue on the contacts is a common cause of intermittent firing.

Finally, remember that this is a prefilled-pod style kit. You are not getting a tank you can strip and rebuild, and the trade-off is simplicity: there are no coils to buy separately, no O-rings to fiddle with and no power dial to second-guess. For many buyers who just want something that works out of the box, that is the point.

Battery Life and Charging

The battery decides how often the device interrupts your day. For hardware of this size and class, the built-in lithium-ion cell is typically in the region of 600 to 900 mAh, charged through a USB-C port. Treat those as typical figures rather than an official specification, and check the box or the product description for the exact capacity of the unit you receive.

In practice, a cell of that size driving a mesh coil at moderate power usually gives a light-to-moderate user around two to three days between charges, and a heavy user about a day. A full charge generally covers roughly one pod's worth of use, which is a convenient rhythm: you charge about as often as you change pod, so the two chores happen together.

For safe, sensible charging, follow these rules:

• Use a standard 5V USB source. A phone charger from a recognised brand or a laptop USB port is fine. Avoid unbranded, unmarked chargers from unknown sellers.
• Use the cable supplied or a good-quality replacement. Damaged or frayed cables should be thrown away.
• Do not charge unattended or overnight. A small lithium-ion cell is safe in normal use, but it is not something to leave charging under a pillow or on a sofa.
• Charge at room temperature. Charging in a hot car or in direct sunlight stresses the cell.
• Unplug when the indicator shows full. Typical charge time for a cell this size is roughly 30 to 60 minutes.
• Stop using it if it swells, smells or gets hot. Do not try to fix a damaged battery; take it out of use and contact the seller.

Travelling with the kit is simple. Airlines require devices with lithium batteries to go in hand luggage rather than the hold, and you should check the rules of your airline and destination before you fly. Keep the device from being switched on by accident in a bag, and carry spare pods in a sealed pouch because cabin pressure changes can push liquid out of a pod.

When the kit finally reaches the end of its life, recycle it properly. The battery makes it electrical waste, and lithium cells in household bins or kerbside recycling can start fires in collection vehicles and sorting plants. In the UK, shops that sell vapes are expected to take back used devices, so you can usually hand yours in at the counter. Failing that, take it to the small electricals bank at your local household waste recycling centre or a supermarket drop-off point that accepts them. Empty pods should go the same route where the retailer or council accepts them, rather than in general waste.

Mesh Coil and Pod Technology

The coil is the heating element that turns e-liquid into vapour, and the type of coil has a bigger effect on flavour than most buyers realise. Kits in this class use a mesh coil: instead of a round wire wrapped around cotton, a thin sheet of etched metal mesh sits against a wicking layer. Because the mesh is flat and wide, it heats a larger area of the wick at once, and it does so more evenly.

That design brings several practical advantages:

• More even heating: Fewer hot spots means less chance of scorching the cotton, which is the usual cause of a burnt taste.
• Faster ramp-up: The coil reaches working temperature quickly, so the first puff after a pause is not weak.
• Better flavour definition: Layered fruit and ice profiles keep their separate notes instead of blurring into one sweet mass.
• Denser vapour at modest power: You get a satisfying cloud without needing a high-wattage setup or a large battery.

Pod kits of this type typically use coils with a resistance somewhere around 0.8 to 1.2 ohms, tuned for a mouth-to-lung draw. In a prefilled pod, the coil is built into the pod itself, so the coil life and the pod life are the same thing. There is nothing to prime, replace or rebuild separately. When the pod is finished, the coil goes with it.

A mesh coil is still a consumable, and how you treat it affects how long it stays pleasant. Follow these habits:

• Let a new pod prime. After fitting a fresh pod, wait three to five minutes so the cotton can soak up liquid. Then take two or three gentle puffs before settling into normal use.
• Avoid chain vaping. Rapid back-to-back draws pull liquid through faster than the wick can replace it, which leads to a dry, scorched taste.
• Do not keep firing on an empty pod. If you see the liquid line near the bottom of the window and the flavour is fading, swap it. Pushing on damages the coil and leaves a burnt note that can carry over to the next pod.
• Be aware of sweeteners. Very sweet liquids tend to caramelise on the coil surface over time, which is part of why dessert and candy flavours can taste duller on day four than on day one.

Zero-nicotine e-liquid does not behave differently on the coil in any way you would notice, but with no nicotine to mask it, any drop in coil performance shows up sooner. If you notice the flavour dulling faster than expected, the usual culprits are heavy chain vaping, a low battery driving the coil at less than its intended power, or a pod that has reached the end of its life.

Nicotine Strength: Why Zero, and Where the UK 20mg Cap Fits

This listing is the 0mg version of the kit. That is the lowest strength available and means the liquid contains no nicotine. It is worth understanding where it sits relative to the rest of the market, because strength is the single biggest factor in whether a vape actually suits you.

In the UK, nicotine-containing e-liquid is capped at 20mg per ml (2 percent), and that limit applies to disposables, prefilled pods and bottled liquids alike. It is the reason you see so many nicotine kits sold at 20mg or at lower steps such as 10mg or 12mg. A 0mg kit like this one sits at the opposite end of the scale, comfortably below the cap with nothing to adjust for. Here is a general guide to how strengths are usually chosen:

• 0mg: For people who have finished their step-down and want to keep the habit and flavour without nicotine, or who simply vape for taste and do not want nicotine at all.
• 3 to 6mg: For ex-smokers in the last stage of cutting down, who want only a trace of nicotine.
• 10 to 12mg: For light smokers or people moving off a higher-strength product who find 20mg too harsh.
• 18 to 20mg: For people who were heavier smokers and need a higher level to avoid cravings, commonly delivered as nicotine salts for a smoother throat feel.

It is important to be honest about what 0mg can and cannot do. If you currently smoke and expect this kit to replace cigarettes, it probably will not. With no nicotine in the liquid there is nothing to satisfy a craving, and people who try to jump straight from smoking to 0mg often drift back to cigarettes. If your aim is to stop smoking, speak to an NHS stop smoking service or your pharmacist, and consider a nicotine-containing vape in the lower-strength steps as part of a planned reduction rather than starting at zero.

The kit does make good sense in a few situations. If you have already stepped down through lower strengths and reached 0mg, this lets you keep the hand-to-mouth habit. If you are a social vaper who dislikes how nicotine makes you feel, it keeps things simple. And if you want to try a new flavour without committing to a nicotine product, 0mg is a low-stakes way to do it.

Do not add nicotine to a prefilled 0mg pod or try to refill it with nicotine shots. The device and the pod are built and sold as a closed 0mg system, and tampering with them is neither sensible nor safe. If you decide you need nicotine, buy a nicotine version of an IVG kit instead, from the 3mg to 20mg range as appropriate.

Who This Kit Is For, and Who Should Skip It

No single vape suits everybody, and a 0mg kit is a narrower fit than most. Being clear about this saves you money and frustration, so here is a plain breakdown.

This kit is a good fit for:

• Ex-smokers who have finished stepping down and want to keep the routine, the flavour and the vapour without nicotine.
• Flavour-first vapers who care more about taste than throat hit and who like fruit, ice and candy profiles.
• People moving off disposables who want a reusable device with a mesh coil and a wide flavour choice, now that single-use vapes are no longer sold in Great Britain.
• Adult occasional users who vape socially and prefer not to take in nicotine.
• Anyone who wants low-fuss hardware: no coil changes, no power settings, no tank filling.

You should skip it, or choose a different product, if you are:

• Under 18. It is illegal to sell vapes to under-18s in the UK, and we will ask for age verification.
• A non-smoker or non-vaper. A zero nicotine product does not need to be started by anyone who does not already use these products, and vaping is not risk-free.
• A current smoker relying on nicotine. A 0mg kit will not manage cravings. You will be better served by a nicotine strength matched to your smoking, ideally with advice from a stop-smoking service.
• Someone who wants to use their own bottled liquid. A prefilled-pod kit is a closed system. A refillable kit will suit you better.
• A big-cloud vaper. A mesh pod kit gives a solid, dense puff, but it does not compete with a sub-ohm tank on volume.
• Pregnant, or living with a heart or lung condition. Speak to your GP or pharmacist before using any vaping product.

There is also a middle group worth mentioning: people who are unsure about strength. If you are not certain whether you want zero, think about why you vape. If it is for the nicotine, a 0mg kit will disappoint you. If it is for the taste and the habit, it is likely to be fine. Many people also buy a 0mg kit as a second device for evenings or social occasions, keeping a nicotine device for daytime use, which works well as long as you keep the two clearly labelled so they do not get mixed up.

How to Set Up and Use the Kit

Setup takes a couple of minutes, and doing it properly at the start prevents most of the problems people report later. Follow these steps in order:

• Step 1, unbox and check. Make sure you have the device, a pod, a USB-C cable and any paperwork. Look for cracks in the pod and check that the seal is intact.
• Step 2, remove packaging. Peel any protective film from the device and take off the seal or plug from the pod, such as a silicone bung on the airflow or mouthpiece end. Leaving a plug in place is the most common reason a new kit seems dead.
• Step 3, fit the pod. Line the pod up with the housing and press until it seats firmly. A light click means it is in place. If the pod does not drop in easily, remove it and try again rather than forcing it.
• Step 4, let it prime. Wait three to five minutes with the device upright so the wick saturates. Then take two or three gentle, short puffs without a deep inhale.
• Step 5, charge if needed. Some units ship partly charged. If the light flashes when you draw, plug it in for a while before continuing.
• Step 6, vape. Draw slowly for two to three seconds. Because the device is draw-activated, there is no button to press. Pause for 20 to 30 seconds between puffs so the wick can refill.
• Step 7, watch the pod. Check the liquid level in the window. When it drops to the last quarter or the flavour thins, swap the pod.

A few extra notes help in daily use. If your unit has a lock or safety mode, usually switched on and off by a rapid series of button presses, the leaflet in the box will explain it. Store the device upright where you can, in a cool place and away from direct sunlight. Do not leave it in a pocket pressed against other items for long periods, because pressure on the pod can cause leaks.

On etiquette and rules, remember that vaping is banned in many indoor public places and on public transport, and individual venues, workplaces and trains set their own rules. Check before you vape, especially if you are travelling. Do not vape in cars with children, which is also against the law in England and Wales.

When you are done with a pod, do not squeeze or puncture it. Remove it, let any residual liquid stay sealed, and dispose of it through a recycling route for electrical and battery waste. Keep used pods away from children and pets, because even 0mg liquid is not meant to be swallowed and some flavouring ingredients can still irritate the stomach and skin.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Most issues with kits like this are minor and fixable in under a minute. Here are the problems people report most often, with the likely cause and a sensible fix.

• No vapour on first use: Check that the pod's plug or seal is removed, that the pod is fully seated, and that the battery has some charge. Then let it prime for a few minutes and try again.
• Burnt or dry taste: This usually means the wick is not getting enough liquid. Common causes are chain vaping, a nearly empty pod or a pod that has not primed. Rest the device, take a few gentle puffs, and if the taste does not clear, replace the pod.
• Leaking from the pod or into the device: Over-tightening, hot temperatures or air pressure changes can push liquid out. Wipe the device dry, check the pod for cracks, and store it upright. If the pod keeps leaking, swap it.
• Gurgling or spitting: Condensation has collected in the airflow path. Blow gently through the mouthpiece away from the device to clear it, then dry the mouthpiece with a tissue.
• Light blinks and nothing happens: This often means low battery, a short-circuit protection trigger or an overheat cut-out. Charge the device, remove and reseat the pod, and wipe the contacts with a dry cotton bud.
• Will not charge: Try a different cable and a different power source. Check the USB-C port for lint using a wooden toothpick, not metal. If it still does not charge, contact the seller rather than prying the casing open.
• Weak flavour: Could be vaper's tongue, a dying coil or a low battery. Try a different flavour for a day, then charge fully. If the weak taste continues with a fresh pod, there may be a fault.
• Vapour feels hot: Long draws and a low liquid level are the usual causes. Shorten your puffs and replace the pod when it runs low.

If you have worked through the list and the device still misbehaves, treat it as a possible fault rather than user error. Take a clear photo or short video of the issue, keep the packaging and your order number, and contact us. You have statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 for goods that are faulty, and we will deal with a genuine fault in line with our returns policy.

One last warning: never open the casing, bend the metal contacts or attempt to repair the battery yourself. Lithium-ion cells can overheat if mishandled. If a device looks damaged, smells of burning, or feels unusually hot, stop using it, move it away from flammable items and dispose of it at a proper electrical recycling point.

Value for Money

Value is more than the sticker price. For a kit like this you should look at what you pay up front, what each replacement pod costs, how long each one lasts and what the whole thing costs per week of regular use. Prices change, so check the live price on this page; the reasoning below is illustrative rather than a quote.

Start with the disposable comparison. If you used to buy a throwaway vape at roughly £5 to £7 and got through one every five days, that is in the region of £30 to £40 a month. A reusable kit costs more on the first day because you are paying for the device, a charging cable and the first pod or pods. But replacement pods cost less than a full disposable because you are not paying for the battery, shell and circuit board again. Over two or three months, the kit approach usually comes out ahead for someone vaping every day.

Here are the things that affect the value of this particular kit:

• The puff rating: A rating of 10,000 puffs sounds large, but as explained above it is a combined figure, so judge the kit on what is in the box and the expected life of each pod.
• Number of pods included: More pods in the kit pushes the cost per day down. Compare listings on this basis, not on device price alone.
• Reusability: A rechargeable body that you keep for months spreads its cost over many pods. This is the main saving over a single-use product.
• No nicotine cost: Zero nicotine does not make the liquid cheaper in any simple way, but you are also not paying for a strength you do not need.
• Less waste: Reusing the device means fewer batteries ending up in the bin, which matters to many UK buyers even if it does not show on the receipt.

Where does a kit like this not offer strong value? If you vape heavily and are comfortable with a little more effort, a refillable pod device with bottled liquid costs much less per millilitre. Bottled 0mg liquid is cheap, and you can pick flavours freely. The trade-off is time, a small risk of mess when filling, and the need to change coils. A prefilled kit sells convenience, and you pay a premium for that.

Our honest view: if you want a simple 0mg setup, you value tidy, no-mess pods and you vape moderately, the cost is reasonable for what you get. If you are cost-driven and vape a lot, price up a refillable alternative before you commit. Either way, buy from a UK retailer that supports its stock, so you have someone to talk to if the device turns out to be faulty.

How It Compares With Other Kits

It is only fair to put this kit next to its alternatives, and to say where each has the edge. These are general comparisons by category, not feature-by-feature claims about specific models, because specifications change between batches.

Against other prefilled-pod kits. Closed pod systems from other brands are the closest rivals. Most offer a similar draw-activated, compact design with a mesh coil. IVG's strengths here are a long track record in flavoured e-liquid, a wide flavour choice and widespread stocking in the UK, which makes pods easier to find. The weaknesses are that the headline puff rating invites scepticism, and that you cannot adjust power or airflow, which some rival devices allow.

Against refillable pod kits. Devices such as the Vaporesso XROS series or the OXVA Xlim range let you fill the pod with any bottled liquid and swap replaceable coils. They give you much more flavour freedom and a lower running cost per millilitre, and they are the sensible choice if you vape a lot and do not mind filling. They need more attention, can leak if filled badly, and ask you to buy coils and bottles separately. A prefilled kit like this one wins on simplicity.

Against reusable kits from former disposable brands. Several companies that made their name in single-use vapes now sell rechargeable pod kits with similar flavour lists and mesh coils. At 0mg the differences in flavour quality are small, and personal taste will decide it. The gap tends to show in how pods fit, how well they resist leaking and how long the coil stays consistent, which is worth checking in recent customer feedback.

Against sub-ohm and larger mod devices. Those suit people who want a big cloud, adjustable wattage and a lot of control. They are bigger, more complicated and more expensive, and they are usually used with 0mg to low-strength bottled liquid. If you want simplicity, they are the wrong tool. If you want flexibility, a pod kit will feel limiting.

In summary, this kit makes sense for a specific type of buyer: an adult who wants zero nicotine, a mesh coil, a wide flavour choice and no maintenance. It is less compelling if you want a nicotine strength, want to fill your own liquid or want to tune your vape. Weigh those points against the price and what is in the box, and choose accordingly.

If you are unsure which route to take, start with the question of why you vape. For flavour, ease and a sealed pod you can drop into a pocket, this is a reasonable pick. For cost control and customisation, look at a refillable alternative. For stopping smoking altogether, ask for advice before relying on any 0mg product.