Lost Vape Ursa Epoch Pod Kit

Overview

The Lost Vape Ursa Epoch Pod Kit by Lost Vape across 4 flavours at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: what the Lost Vape Ursa Epoch Pod Kit Arcade Era is

The Lost Vape Ursa Epoch Pod Kit Arcade Era is a refillable pod system from Lost Vape, the Shenzhen-based hardware maker behind the Ursa family of pod kits as well as the Centaurus and Thelema mod lines. It is a kit, not a disposable. You fill the pod with your own nicotine salt e-liquid, charge the built-in battery over USB-C, and swap the pod when the coil wears out. The Arcade Era name points to a retro, video-game-inspired finish, and it sits on the same Ursa Epoch platform as the standard colourways, so the internals and the vaping experience are shared across the range.

Pod kits like this one sit in a useful middle ground. They are far smaller than a box mod, they need no knowledge of coil building or wattage tuning, and they cost a fraction of what a household spends on a steady supply of disposables over a few months. Since the ban on single-use vapes came into force across England, Scotland and Wales on 1 June 2025, refillable kits have become the natural next step for adult smokers and vapers who liked the simplicity of a disposable but want something legal, repairable by part-swap and cheaper per millilitre.

On this page we cover what the kit actually does day to day: how the pod delivers vapour, what flavour to expect, how the battery behaves, which nicotine strengths make sense in the UK, how to set it up, and what to do when something misbehaves. We also compare it fairly against other popular pod systems, including a couple that may suit some people better.

• Type: refillable, rechargeable pod kit with replaceable mesh coil pods
• Best suited to: mouth-to-lung (MTL) and tight restricted-lung vapers, and anyone moving off disposables
• Edition: Arcade Era colourway of the Ursa Epoch
• Sold to: adults aged 18 and over only

A note on specifications: manufacturers revise pods, firmware and batch details between editions. Where we quote numbers below they are the figures typical for this class and generation of Ursa-family kit, so always check the product listing and the packaging in your box for the exact values on your unit.

Key specifications at a glance

Before getting into how the kit feels in use, it helps to lay out the numbers that matter. These are the specifications a buyer should care about when comparing the Ursa Epoch against rival pod kits, and they explain most of the behaviour described in the later sections.

• Pod capacity: up to 2 ml per pod, which is the maximum allowed for a refillable vape tank or pod sold in the UK
• Battery: built-in lithium-polymer cell in the region of 1,000 mAh, which is the common capacity for this size of kit
• Charging: USB-C, typically around 1 A, so a full charge lands somewhere between 60 and 90 minutes
• Coil type: replaceable mesh coil built into each pod, usually offered around 0.8 ohm and 1.0 ohm for tighter and slightly airier draws
• Activation: draw-activated, with no button to hold, which keeps the learning curve flat
• Output: regulated at a fixed, modest wattage suited to nicotine salts, rather than adjustable like a mod
• Safety protections: short-circuit protection, over-puff cut-off, low-battery warning and over-charge protection are standard on kits in this class
• Compatible liquids: nicotine salt e-liquid in 50/50 or 50VG/50PG style blends, and sensible freebase blends at higher PG

A kit like this has no single fixed puff count the way a disposable does, because your e-liquid choice, your puff length and your coil age all change the number. As a practical guide, a full 2 ml pod of nicotine salt used in short mouth-to-lung puffs will usually give somewhere in the region of 400 to 600 puffs before it needs a refill. A 1,000 mAh cell supports many pod refills between charges for an average user, which is why this class of device is often charged only every one to three days.

If a retailer or listing quotes a figure of thousands of puffs for a refillable kit, treat it with scepticism. Those numbers are really a statement about how much liquid a disposable holds. A refillable kit like the Ursa Epoch lets you refill the same pod many times until the coil fades, so the useful measure is how many millilitres of e-liquid you get through per coil, not a headline puff count.

Performance and puff delivery

The Ursa Epoch is built around a regulated, draw-activated output that targets a restrained, steady vapour production. In practical terms that means a firm, consistent mouth-to-lung puff rather than a cloud-chasing experience. Throat hit on a nicotine salt at 10mg or 20mg tends to be smooth and noticeable without being harsh, and the vapour density sits between a classic disposable and a sub-ohm pod, so it feels familiar if you are stepping up from single-use devices.

Where the mesh coil earns its keep is in how quickly it ramps up. A mesh surface heats the liquid across a wide area rather than along a thin wire, so the first second of a puff already tastes of something and there is less of the lag some older cotton-and-wire pods suffer from. The result is predictable draw-to-draw delivery. You get roughly the same intensity on the tenth puff of a session as the first, as long as the pod is topped up and the battery is not close to empty.

Airflow is the other half of performance. A tighter draw suits nicotine salts and anyone who inhales into the mouth first and then the lungs. If you open airflow up or choose the lower-resistance pod, you trade some throat hit for more vapour volume and a cooler, airier feel. Neither is better in absolute terms. It is a personal preference, and it is worth trying the tighter setting first with a nicotine salt because that is the intended pairing.

• Draw style: mouth-to-lung and restricted direct-to-lung at the looser end of the airflow range
• Vapour volume: moderate, enough to be satisfying but discreet in public spaces where vaping is permitted
• Throat hit: adjustable mainly through nicotine strength and e-liquid VG/PG ratio rather than through device settings
• Consistency: stable output through most of the charge, with a modest drop in perceived intensity as the battery approaches the low-battery warning

Expect real-world pod life of several days per pod at moderate use. A person taking around 200 puffs a day will often refill a 2 ml pod roughly once a day and might see the coil last one to two weeks depending on how sweet the liquids are. Sweeter, dessert-style liquids shorten coil life because sugar and sweeteners caramelise on the mesh, while fruit, menthol and tobacco blends are kinder to it.

Flavour profile and what to expect from the coil

The kit itself has no flavour. What it does is carry the character of whatever e-liquid you put in the pod, and its mesh coil is tuned for faithful, clear flavour at the low wattage nicotine salts like. Fruit flavours come through bright without being sharp, menthol and ice blends stay cool and clean, and tobacco and custard profiles have enough warmth to avoid tasting flat. That sort of accuracy is what mesh coils are good at, and it is why many people moving from disposables notice that the same flavour family tastes fuller in a refillable kit.

Flavour behaviour changes through the life of a coil. A fresh coil is usually at its sharpest after a proper priming and two or three gentle puffs. After a week or so a heavily sweetened liquid can leave a faint toasted note, and that is the signal to swap the pod. Menthol-heavy and fruit-and-ice blends are typically the most forgiving, while thick bakery or custard liquids with a lot of sweetener are the hardest on a coil. If you want to maximise coil life without giving up sweet flavours, keep puffs short, avoid chain vaping and let the wick refill between draws.

Choosing e-liquid for the kit is worth a few minutes of thought. Because the pod is small and the coil is mesh, you want a liquid with a balanced VG/PG ratio so it wicks quickly without leaking. Nicotine salt liquids sold in 10 ml bottles in the UK are almost all formulated for this, commonly around 50VG/50PG. Very thick, high-VG liquids from the sub-ohm world can starve a small mesh coil and cause dry-feeling hits.

• Fruit and ice: clean, bright and cool, a good starting point
• Menthol and mint: crisp with a lasting finish, very coil-friendly
• Tobacco: restrained and slightly warm, suits former smokers
• Desserts and bakery: flavourful but harder on the coil, so expect shorter pod life
• Berry and sours: vivid at low wattage, but can taste sharp at 20mg for some palates

If you like to change flavours often, buy a spare pod or two and dedicate each to one flavour family. Rinsing a pod and swapping to a very different flavour tends to leave ghosting, so a pod for fruit and a separate one for menthol is a simple way to keep each tasting clean.

Design and build quality: the Arcade Era edition

Lost Vape has built its reputation on premium-feeling materials and finishing, and the Ursa line follows that through. The body is a compact, rounded-rectangle shape that fits in a jeans pocket or a small bag, with a weight that feels reassuring rather than heavy. The Arcade Era edition brings a retro-gaming inspired look to the same shell, with a colour treatment that is more playful than the plain black and gunmetal options. Cosmetic finishes are a matter of taste, but the build underneath is the same regardless of which colourway you choose.

Fit and finish matter more on a pod kit than people expect, because the pod is a part you remove and replace constantly. The pod should click or seat firmly with no wobble, and the contacts between pod and body should look clean. A loose pod is one of the most common causes of intermittent firing in cheaper kits, so a firm magnetic or friction seat is a good sign. The mouthpiece on this class of kit is typically a moulded drip-tip style that is comfortable for long sessions and sits flush with the body.

• Size: compact enough for pocket carry, sized between a slim disposable and a larger pod mod
• Body material: a zinc-alloy or similar metal shell on kits in this range, which resists scuffs better than painted plastic
• Pod material: clear or tinted plastic with a visible liquid window so you can see when to refill
• Charging port: USB-C at the base, reversible and widely compatible with existing cables
• Indicator: LED showing battery state and fault conditions

On the downside, glossy and colourful finishes show fingerprints and light wear at the edges if the kit lives in a pocket with keys or coins. A small silicone sleeve or a separate pocket for the device keeps it looking new. As with any pod kit, the pod window is plastic and can be marked by solvent-heavy cleaning products, so wipe the outside with a dry or barely damp cloth rather than a household spray.

Overall the design is pitched at adults who want a tidy, grown-up device that does not look like a toy, even with the playful Arcade Era theme. It balances portability with enough battery volume to last a normal day, which is the main engineering trade-off in this category.

Battery and charging

The built-in battery on kits in this class sits in the region of 1,000 mAh. That capacity is a sensible match for a fixed, modest output. At the wattages nicotine salts prefer, a cell that size supports a full day of average use and often a second day for lighter users. Heavy users who chain vape through a pod every few hours will want to top up nightly, and that is not unusual for any pod kit.

Charging is over USB-C, which means you can use the same cable that charges many phones and other gadgets. For safety and battery health, use a reputable charger of modest output, such as a standard 5V phone adapter or a computer USB port, rather than a high-wattage fast charger that is intended for laptops. A full charge from empty usually takes between an hour and an hour and a half, and the LED will change colour or stop flashing when complete.

• Typical full charge: 60 to 90 minutes from low-battery warning
• Typical runtime: one to three days depending on puff frequency and e-liquid choice
• Pass-through use: avoid vaping while charging where possible, as it adds heat and wear
• Storage: if you will not use the kit for a month or more, leave it at around half charge

Good battery habits go a long way. Do not leave the kit charging unattended overnight on a bed or sofa, do not charge it in direct sunlight or in a hot car, and stop using it immediately if the body becomes unusually hot, swells or smells of burning. Lithium cells are safe in normal use but do fail in rare cases when they are damaged or abused, so treat the device with the same care as a phone or power bank.

At the end of its life the battery is built in and cannot be swapped by the user. Do not put the kit in household rubbish or kerbside recycling, because lithium cells have caused fires in bin lorries and sorting plants. UK retailers that sell vapes are required to offer take-back of used vape devices, and most household waste recycling centres accept small electricals including vapes. Many local councils also list vape recycling drop-off points on their websites. Empty the pod of any e-liquid first, then hand the whole device in at a drop-off point.

Coil and mesh technology

The coil is the part of any pod kit that does the real work, and in the Ursa Epoch it lives inside the pod itself. Each pod carries a mesh coil, which is a thin, perforated sheet of resistance metal folded or formed into a heating surface, wrapped around or beside organic cotton or a similar wicking material. Compared with a traditional round-wire coil, a mesh surface has a much larger contact area with the wick, so it heats evenly and wicks liquid more efficiently. That is the technical reason for the quick ramp-up, consistent flavour and lower risk of dry spots that mesh pods are known for.

Mesh coils in this class commonly come at around 0.8 ohm for a looser, warmer draw and around 1.0 ohm for a tighter, more cigarette-like draw. Lower resistance means more power drawn from the battery at the same voltage, which produces more vapour and a warmer inhale but shortens battery life and burns through e-liquid a bit quicker. Higher resistance does the opposite. If you are unsure which to pick, the 1.0 ohm style is the usual recommendation for 20mg nicotine salt, and the 0.8 ohm for 10mg or 12mg strengths where you want more cloud and less throat hit.

• Priming: let a fresh pod sit for five to ten minutes after filling so the cotton soaks through before the first puff
• Coil life: typically one to two weeks at moderate use, shorter with sweet liquids
• Signs of wear: muted flavour, a burnt or toasted note, gurgling or a pod that suddenly drinks liquid much faster
• Replacement: swap the whole pod, which is quick and requires no tools

Because the coil is integrated in the pod, the cost of replacement is the price of a new pod, not a separate coil head. That makes upkeep very simple but marginally more expensive per swap than rebuildable or replaceable-head systems. Most people find the simplicity worth it, especially if they are coming from disposables and want a no-fuss routine.

One practical point that is easy to overlook is dry-burning. Firing a pod that is empty or not yet primed scorches the cotton and ruins the coil in a few puffs. If you taste anything harsh or burnt, stop, refill and wait. A scorched pod will not recover, so it is cheaper to replace it than to keep pushing through bad hits.

Nicotine strength guidance for UK vapers

In the UK, nicotine-containing e-liquid is capped at 20 mg/ml (2%) under the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016. That cap applies across the board: refill bottles, pre-filled pods and disposable vapes alike. Refillable tanks and pods are also limited to 2 ml capacity, and nicotine e-liquid bottles to 10 ml. These rules are why you will see 20mg listed as the top strength on UK nicotine salt bottles and why the Ursa Epoch is designed around a 2 ml pod.

Choosing the right strength is about matching how much nicotine you need with how you inhale. Nicotine salts are smoother than freebase nicotine, so they allow higher strengths to be used comfortably at the low wattages a pod kit runs at. The strengths you will usually see are 3mg, 6mg, 10mg, 12mg, 18mg and 20mg. A useful way to think about it is that a stronger liquid delivers nicotine faster per puff, so you take fewer puffs and the pod lasts longer.

• 20mg nicotine salt: the usual choice for people leaving heavy smoking, for example 15 or more cigarettes a day, or anyone who moved from 18mg to 20mg disposables
• 10mg to 12mg nicotine salt: a good middle strength for light to moderate smokers and for those who find 20mg too harsh
• 3mg to 6mg: for people who are cutting down or who vape mainly out of habit, and best in freebase blends for larger puffs
• 0mg: available if you want to vape without nicotine at all

If you are not sure, start one step lower than you think you need and move up if cravings return within an hour. Taking too much nicotine can cause dizziness, nausea, a racing heart or headaches, and the cure is to stop, drink water and step down in strength. It is also worth remembering that vaping nicotine is addictive, and the aim for most smokers is to switch completely rather than to use both. Non-smokers and young people should not start vaping, and the kit must not be sold to or used by anyone under 18.

As a final guide, a mouth-to-lung puff of a nicotine salt at 20mg delivers a lot of nicotine in a few draws, so the Ursa Epoch is not a device on which to take long, lung-filling pulls of high-strength liquid. Short, gentle puffs are the intended style and keep both nicotine intake and coil wear in check.

Who the Ursa Epoch is for, and who should skip it

The kit is a good fit for a fairly clear group of people, and it is honest to say it is not for everyone. Knowing which camp you fall into saves money and frustration.

It suits:

• Smokers switching to vaping: the tight mouth-to-lung draw and nicotine salt pairing is the closest match to a cigarette that most people find
• Disposable users moving to refillables: the draw-activated, no-button operation feels familiar, while running costs fall noticeably over a few months
• People who want a small, pocketable device: it carries easily and does not need a bag
• Beginners who dislike fiddling: there are no settings to adjust, no coils to build and no wattage to guess
• Anyone who likes the Arcade Era look: a colourful, retro finish without paying extra for a different internal platform

It is probably not for:

• Cloud chasers: if you want big, warm, direct-to-lung clouds, a sub-ohm pod or a mod is a better route
• Tinkerers: if you like changing wattage, temperature control or building coils, a pod kit with fixed output will feel limiting
• Very heavy daily users: someone who vapes constantly all day will find a 2 ml pod and a roughly 1,000 mAh cell need frequent attention
• Non-smokers and under-18s: vaping is intended only for adults who currently smoke or already use nicotine products

A realistic way to think about the decision is cost against convenience. Disposables are convenient but wasteful and, in Great Britain, no longer legal to sell new. A pod kit asks for a small routine, meaning a quick refill and an occasional pod swap, in return for lower running costs, a wider choice of flavours and a much smaller environmental footprint. If you are comfortable with that routine, this is a sensible tool. If you want a single-use device and nothing else, you may find even a simple pod kit more effort than you want.

If you are buying as a gift, remember that the kit is an adult product and the person receiving it must be 18 or over. Age checks apply at purchase and on delivery.

How to use the kit: setup, filling and first puffs

Getting started takes about ten minutes, most of which is waiting for the pod to soak. Follow the steps in order and you will avoid the usual beginner problems of leaks, dry hits and a burnt first coil.

• Step 1, charge first: plug the kit into a USB-C cable and let it charge fully before first use, which also helps you confirm the battery and charging port are working.
• Step 2, prepare the pod: take the new pod out of its packaging and check the mouthpiece and contacts are clean and undamaged.
• Step 3, fill the pod: open the silicone bung on the fill port, tilt the pod slightly and run the e-liquid down the inside wall of the fill channel. Stop just below the maximum fill line, and avoid overfilling because that is the most common cause of leaks and flooded coils.
• Step 4, close up and wait: press the bung firmly back in, wipe off any spilled liquid and leave the pod standing upright for five to ten minutes so the cotton fully saturates.
• Step 5, insert the pod: push the pod into the body until it seats firmly.
• Step 6, take a few gentle primer puffs: draw for one to two seconds without inhaling, then try a short normal puff. Give the coil a few seconds between draws at first.

Day to day, the routine is simple. Refill when the liquid level drops to a few millimetres above the base of the pod, since running the pod dry is what kills coils fastest. Keep the kit upright when possible, and carry it with the mouthpiece upward in a bag or pocket. If you have been in a hot place, such as a car on a summer day, let the device cool before using it, because warm e-liquid thins and can seep through the airflow.

When it is time to swap a pod, pull the old one out, tip any leftover liquid into the bin or a tissue, and fit a new primed pod. Used pods contain a small electronic coil and cotton and should be treated as vape waste. Do not put them in household recycling. Put them with your other used vape parts and take them to a vape recycling drop-off point, which many UK vape shops and household waste recycling centres provide.

• Cleaning: wipe the pod contacts and the charging port with a dry cotton bud occasionally
• Storage: store the kit and e-liquid away from heat, direct sunlight and the reach of children and pets
• E-liquid safety: nicotine e-liquid can be harmful if swallowed or spilled on skin, so keep it capped and out of reach

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with pod kits have simple causes and quick fixes. Run through the situations below before assuming the device is faulty.

• No vapour or the kit will not fire: check that the pod is fully seated and the contacts are clean, then try a firmer, longer draw. Make sure the battery has charge. If the LED flashes in a pattern, that usually points to a low battery, a short circuit or a pod problem, so remove and refit the pod.
• Burnt or harsh taste: the coil is probably dry or worn. Refill the pod, wait ten minutes and try again. If the taste persists, the coil has scorched and the pod needs replacing.
• Gurgling or spitting: there is too much liquid in the airflow path. Turn the device upside down briefly, wipe the mouthpiece and take a few short test puffs away from your mouth. Overfilling is usually the cause.
• Leaking from the pod or base: check the bung is pressed in fully, avoid filling to the brim, and make sure the pod is seated correctly. Leaks also happen when air pressure changes, such as on a flight, so carry the kit with an empty or low pod.
• Weak flavour that gets worse over days: the coil is ageing or the liquid is too sweet. Swap the pod and consider a less sweetened e-liquid.
• Battery drains quickly: frequent short puffs, a lower-resistance pod and cold weather all shorten runtime. If runtime drops sharply with no change in habits, contact the retailer.
• Charging fault or no charge light: try a different cable and adapter, check the port for lint with a wooden toothpick, and avoid fast chargers.
• Hot device during use: stop vaping immediately, let it cool, and do not use it again if it overheats repeatedly.

If you have cleaned the contacts, changed the pod, tried another cable and the kit still will not work, it may have a hardware fault. Lost Vape products are covered by a manufacturer warranty against faults through the retailer, so keep your order confirmation and contact us promptly with a description of the problem and, ideally, a short photo or video. Faults are handled through our returns policy, and we will advise on a repair, replacement or refund according to the situation.

Where the kit is beyond use, do not throw it in household waste. Take the device and any spent pods to a vape recycling drop-off point, or return them to a vape retailer that offers take-back. Remove any remaining liquid from the pod first.

Value for money and how it compares with rivals

Judging value on a pod kit means looking at three things: the upfront cost, the running cost and how long the device itself lasts. The Ursa Epoch is priced in the mid-range of the refillable pod market. You pay somewhat more than for the cheapest entry-level kits, and in return you get a better-finished body, a mesh coil and the backing of a manufacturer with a long track record in the hobby. Running costs are modest. A 10 ml bottle of nicotine salt costs a few pounds and provides around five full pod refills, while replacement pods are the other ongoing expense, typically needed every one to two weeks.

Compared with disposables, the maths favours a refillable kit within a couple of months for anyone who would otherwise buy a disposable every few days. A person using a disposable every three days spends many times more per month than a person who buys a bottle of e-liquid and a pod or two. There is also a clear environmental difference, since one kit and a handful of pods generate far less waste than dozens of single-use devices, even though used pods still need recycling properly.

Fair comparisons help here, because no kit is the best choice for every buyer.

• Vaporesso XROS series: a very popular rival with a similar battery size, mesh pods and adjustable airflow on several models. It is a strong alternative if you want a wider choice of replacement pods and a broad accessory ecosystem. The Ursa Epoch counters with a more distinctive finish and design.
• Oxva Xlim series: well liked for its pod range and flavour accuracy, with a comparable battery capacity. It is often a touch simpler to find pods for in physical shops. The Ursa Epoch is a closer match if you prefer Lost Vape styling.
• Voopoo Vmate series: comparable in size and price, with its own pod and coil range. It is another sensible option if you prefer its look or already own a compatible device.
• Smok Novo series: long established, with a large range of pods. Some people prefer the Novo pod shapes, while others find the Ursa line better finished.
• Disposable vapes: no longer legal to sell new in England, Scotland and Wales, and more costly over time. Refillable kits are the main replacement route.

The honest conclusion is that the Ursa Epoch is a competent, well-finished mid-range pod kit rather than a category leader on every measure. Where it makes most sense is for someone who likes the Lost Vape design language, wants a simple mesh-coil experience and is happy to buy compatible pods when needed. If another brand's pods are easier for you to get locally, or you want maximum airflow adjustability, one of the rivals above may suit you better. Whichever you choose, buy from a UK retailer that enforces age checks, supplies genuine products and offers proper after-sales support.