Lychee Mod Mate by Nasty 50ML

Overview

The Lychee Mod Mate by Nasty 50ML by Mod in Lychee at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: what Mod Mate by Nasty 50ML Lychee actually is

Mod Mate by Nasty 50ML Lychee is a shortfill e-liquid from the Mod Mate range, made by Nasty. It arrives as 50ml of nicotine-free (0mg) liquid in a 60ml bottle, which leaves headroom for a 10ml nicotine shot if you want to add strength yourself. The name gives away the target audience: the liquid is built for people who vape on a 'mod', meaning a larger, higher-powered device with a sub-ohm tank, rather than a tiny pod kit or a throwaway.

Lychee is the flavour. It is a fruit that most UK vapers know from desserts, cocktails and tinned fruit rather than from the supermarket fruit aisle, and that familiarity is part of why it sits comfortably in e-liquid: it is sweet, slightly floral and juicy, without the sharp edge of citrus or the heaviness of a dessert profile.

Key facts at a glance

• Product: Mod Mate by Nasty 50ML Lychee shortfill
• Bottle: 60ml bottle holding 50ml of liquid, with spare space for one 10ml nicotine shot
• Nicotine as sold: 0mg/ml (nicotine-free)
• Base blend: high-VG, typically 70VG/30PG in this range, so check the label on your bottle
• Suited to: sub-ohm tanks and mesh coils running at roughly 40W to 80W
• Not suited to: low-power pod kits, closed pods and anything designed for nicotine salts

Because it is sold at 0mg, the liquid itself carries no nicotine. If you add a shot, the finished mix will contain nicotine and you should treat it that way: keep it away from children and pets, and only mix it if you are an adult who already uses nicotine. This product is for adult smokers and existing vapers aged 18 or over, and it is not intended for anyone who does not currently use nicotine.

The rest of this guide walks through how the flavour behaves, what hardware suits it, how to mix it to a sensible strength, how to fix the common problems, and where it sits against other 50ml shortfills you might be weighing up.

Flavour profile: what lychee tastes like in a vape

Lychee has a distinctive taste that is hard to confuse with anything else. Fresh lychee is sweet and delicate, with a perfumed, rose-like top note, a juicy, almost grape-like middle, and a faint tartness on the finish. A good lychee e-liquid tries to hold on to those three layers, and that is the reasonable expectation to take into a bottle of Mod Mate Lychee.

What to expect on the inhale. The first thing you should notice is sweetness, followed by the floral, slightly perfumed character that marks lychee out from other fruits. In a high-VG liquid the inhale tends to feel soft and rounded because the thicker base smooths the edges of the flavouring.

What to expect on the exhale. Fruit flavours often come through more clearly on the exhale, and lychee is no exception. The perfumed note tends to linger for a moment, and the sweetness tapers off rather than cutting out sharply. Some vapers describe a faint pear or white-grape quality alongside the lychee, which is natural because the real fruit shares those notes.

Sweetness level. Mod Mate is a fruit-focused shortfill range, and the sweetness is the kind you would expect from a mainstream 50ml bottle rather than a heavily sweetened dessert liquid. If you normally vape bakery or custard profiles you will find it lighter; if you normally vape tobacco or menthol you may find it quite sweet. Neither is a flaw, it is simply the nature of a fruit flavour.

Temperature matters. Fruit liquids change character with power. At lower wattage on a fresh coil the lychee is gentler and the floral top note is easier to pick out. Push the wattage up and the sweetness comes forward, the vapour gets warmer, and the delicate perfumed note can flatten. If you find the flavour muted, drop the power a few watts before you decide the liquid is the problem.

A word of honesty on flavour descriptions. Taste is personal. We describe the usual character of a lychee e-liquid, and your own experience will depend on your device, coil age, wattage and even what you ate before vaping. If lychee is a flavour you already like in drinks or desserts, this is a reasonable bottle to try; if you have never liked it, a vape version is unlikely to change your mind.

Lychee is also an easy flavour to chain with others if you enjoy mixing: it pairs naturally with ice or a cooling additive, with berries, and with other tropical fruit. Most vapers, however, will be happy to use it on its own.

Performance and vapour delivery on a sub-ohm setup

A shortfill is not a device, so there is no puff count printed on the bottle the way there is on a disposable. What you can estimate is how many draws a 50ml bottle gives you, and what the vapour and throat hit feel like once it is in your tank.

How long does 50ml last? A sub-ohm vaper running around 50W will typically use somewhere between 3ml and 6ml per day, depending on how often they draw and for how long. That puts a 50ml bottle at roughly 8 to 16 days for a regular user. As a rough puff estimate, a three-second draw at 40W to 60W vaporises a few hundredths of a millilitre, so 50ml works out at somewhere around 1,000 to 2,500 draws. Those are estimates, not guarantees, and heavy users will land at the shorter end.

For comparison, a typical 2ml disposable holds around one fortieth of the liquid in this bottle. The numbers are not strictly like-for-like because single-use vapes have been banned from sale in the UK since 1 June 2025, but they show why refillable setups are usually cheaper to run for anyone who vapes every day.

Vapour production. The high-VG blend in this range is designed to produce dense, visible clouds on a sub-ohm coil. VG is thicker than PG and carries less flavour sharpness, so you get a smooth, mellow vape with plenty of vapour rather than a crisp, throat-scratching one.

Throat hit. Expect a soft throat hit at 0mg. When you add a 10ml shot of nicotine the throat hit increases noticeably, even at 3mg/ml. If you move up from a nicotine salt or a stronger freebase mix you may initially find the hit light, which is normal for a sub-ohm style of vaping, where volume and flavour take priority over throat impact.

Wicking and consistency. Thicker liquids need coils that can wick quickly. Mesh coils with large cotton contact areas handle a 70VG blend well, and you should see a consistent flavour from the first puff to the last draw of a tank. Older, narrow-wick coils can struggle, and the symptom is a burnt taste or a gurgling, spitting sound. We cover those fixes in the troubleshooting section below.

Real-world takeaways

• Expect a smooth, dense, medium-flavour vape rather than a sharp, high-impact one.
• Budget roughly one to two weeks per 50ml bottle if you vape daily.
• Choose a coil rated for the wattage you plan to use, and keep to the middle of its range for a good balance of flavour and coil life.

Design and build quality of the bottle and packaging

For an e-liquid, build quality means the bottle, the cap, the nozzle and the label. The details are less glamorous than a device, but they affect daily use more than people expect.

The bottle. The 60ml bottle is a soft, squeezable plastic bottle (commonly recycled-grade PET or LDPE for this type of product). The squeeze lets you control the flow, and the long, narrow nozzle is designed to fit into the filling port of most sub-ohm tanks. If your tank has a very small fill port, such as a 3mm slot, a narrow-tip nozzle is easier to use, and Mod Mate's tip is designed with that in mind.

The extra headspace. The reason the bottle is 60ml rather than 50ml is the spare 10ml of room. Nicotine shots in the UK come in 10ml bottles, so you can pour a whole shot in without spilling or discarding liquid.

Cap and seal. Look for a tamper-evident seal around the neck and a child-resistant cap. These are legal requirements for e-liquids sold in the UK, and the cap is stiffer than a standard screw top on purpose. If your cap looks damaged or the seal is broken when it arrives, contact us rather than using the bottle.

Label and information. The label carries the product name, volume, nicotine content (0mg as sold), the VG/PG split, batch information, and the required warnings. Read it before you mix a nicotine shot, as it is the authority on the exact ratio for your batch.

Storage. Keep the bottle upright, capped, out of direct sunlight and away from heat. A cool cupboard is fine. Light and heat degrade flavour over time, and warm storage thins the liquid and can change how it wicks.

Recycling the bottle. The empty plastic bottle can usually go in your household plastics recycling, but check your local council guidance, and rinse and dry it first so no residue is left. Never throw a bottle that has held a nicotine shot into general waste without rinsing, and keep it away from children until it is clean. Nicotine shot bottles should be treated carefully for the same reason.

As a package, Mod Mate is functional rather than decorative, and that is a fair trade: you are buying liquid, not a display piece.

Battery and charging: what your device needs to run this liquid

Mod Mate Lychee is a liquid, so there is no battery in the bottle and nothing to plug in. What matters is the battery in the device you pair it with, because a 70VG shortfill performs properly only when the device can deliver steady power.

Typical hardware. Sub-ohm kits come in two main types. Box mods use one, two or three removable 18650 or 21700 cells, with capacities of around 2,500mAh to 5,000mAh per cell. Built-in battery sub-ohm kits (often called pod mods or all-in-one kits) usually have a 1,000mAh to 3,000mAh internal battery. Either will run this liquid, but a bigger battery means fewer top-ups through the day if you run at 50W or more.

Matching battery to wattage. The higher the wattage, the faster the battery drains. As a rule of thumb, a single 3,000mAh cell at 60W gives a few hours of normal vaping, while a 1,000mAh internal battery at the same power may need charging once or twice a day. If you want a full day without charging, choose a device with at least two removable cells or an internal battery of 2,000mAh or more.

Charging safely. Use the charger or cable supplied with the device, or a reputable replacement that matches the specification. Do not leave a device charging overnight or unattended, do not charge it on soft furnishings, and unplug it when it reaches full. For removable cells, an external charger is safer than charging in the device, and you should never carry loose cells in a pocket with keys or coins; use a plastic case.

Checking cells. Inspect the wrap of each 18650 or 21700 cell regularly. If it is torn, replace the wrap or retire the cell. Always use cells with a continuous discharge rating suitable for your device, and do not mix old and new cells in the same device.

Recycling batteries and old devices. Vape devices and cells must not go in household bins or standard recycling. In the UK, you can drop worn-out vapes and batteries at the battery or small electrical recycling points found in most large supermarkets and in many vape shops, and at your local household waste recycling centre. Many shops that sell vapes are also required to take back old devices. Use the Recycle Your Electricals postcode search or your council's website to find the nearest drop-off point.

None of this is specific to Mod Mate, but because the liquid is built for powered devices, it is worth looking at the whole setup rather than the bottle alone.

Coil and mesh technology: choosing the right tank for a 70VG shortfill

Coil choice has more effect on how a shortfill tastes and performs than most vapers realise. A high-VG liquid like Mod Mate Lychee is happiest in a sub-ohm tank, and the sections below explain why and what to buy.

Why sub-ohm? A coil under 1.0 ohm draws more power, heats a larger surface area, and vaporises more liquid per puff. That is what a thick, 70VG liquid needs. The same liquid in a low-power, high-resistance coil can wick slowly, leading to dry hits.

Mesh versus wire coils. Mesh coils are made from a flat sheet of resistance metal (usually kanthal or stainless steel) rather than a round wire. The advantage is a much larger heating surface, which spreads the heat evenly and keeps the cotton wet. Typical mesh coil values are 0.15 to 0.4 ohm, with recommended power of about 40W to 80W. Round-wire sub-ohm coils (often around 0.5 to 0.8 ohm) also work, particularly at lower wattage, but may give slightly less flavour definition on a delicate fruit like lychee.

Flavour and vapour trade-offs. Lower-resistance mesh coils produce more vapour and a warmer vape. Higher-resistance coils, around 0.6 to 1.0 ohm, produce a cooler, tighter vape with more flavour definition for each milligram of liquid. If lychee tastes muddy or too sweet to you, a slightly higher-resistance coil at a lower wattage is worth trying.

Cotton and wicking. Most mesh coils use organic cotton. Prime a new coil by dripping a few drops of liquid directly onto the cotton before you fill the tank, wait five to ten minutes, and then take a few dry-free draws at low power before you push up to your normal setting. Rushing this step is the most common cause of a burnt first taste.

Coil life. With a fruit liquid at moderate wattage, a mesh coil usually lasts one to three weeks, depending on how heavily you vape. Sweet liquids leave residue on the coil over time, and a darkening colour, a muted flavour or a faint burnt note are all signs it is due for a change.

Compatibility checklist

• Look for a tank that lists a sub-ohm coil and a fill port wide enough for the bottle nozzle.
• Check the coil's recommended wattage range and stay inside it.
• Under UK rules, a refillable tank can hold a maximum of 2ml, so check that your tank is sold as a UK-size tank.
• Avoid closed-pod devices that cannot be refilled, and avoid pod kits designed for nicotine salts with 1.0 ohm or higher coils.

Nicotine strength guidance: choosing between 0mg and a shot

Mod Mate by Nasty 50ML Lychee is sold at 0mg. If you do not use nicotine, you can vape it as it comes. If you do, you can add a 10ml nicotine shot to the 60ml bottle to bring the finished mix to a low strength.

The maths. Add one 10ml nicotine shot to the 50ml shortfill and you have 60ml of finished liquid. The strength is the shot's concentration multiplied by 10 and divided by 60.

• A 10ml shot at 18mg/ml gives a finished strength of 3mg/ml.
• A 10ml shot at 20mg/ml gives a finished strength of about 3.3mg/ml.
• Half a shot gives roughly half of those figures, but you would need to measure carefully, and it is simpler to stick to full shots.
• No shot leaves the liquid at 0mg.

What the UK limits mean. In the UK, nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml, and that same 20mg cap applies to the liquid in disposables and prefilled pods. Nicotine-containing e-liquids are also limited to 10ml bottles. That is why shortfills are sold at 0mg in a larger bottle, and why nicotine shots come in 10ml bottles separately. A shot at 20mg/ml is the maximum strength you can legally buy.

Choosing a strength. Sub-ohm vaping delivers a lot of vapour per puff, so lower nicotine strengths are normal compared with pod kits.

• 0mg: for people who have stopped using nicotine, or vapers who enjoy the flavour and the habit without it.
• 3mg/ml: a common starting point for former light smokers or those stepping down from higher strengths.
• 6mg/ml and above: requires two shots, which means pouring out some liquid first to make room. Heavier former smokers may find they need this, but you should step up gradually rather than guess.

Signs the strength is wrong. If you feel dizzy, sweaty, nauseous or get a racing heart, stop vaping, drink some water and get some fresh air. This usually means too much nicotine, and you should choose a lower strength next time. If you find yourself chain-vaping and still craving, the mix may be too low.

Important: nicotine is addictive. This product is for adults who already use nicotine, and it should not be used by anyone under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people with heart conditions without speaking to a doctor. If you are a non-smoker, the safest choice is not to start.

Who Mod Mate Lychee is for, and who should look elsewhere

Every flavour and format suits some people and not others. Here is an honest read on where this bottle fits.

It is a good fit if you:

• Already use a sub-ohm tank or a box mod and want a straightforward 50ml fruit liquid at a sensible price.
• Like fruity, floral flavours and want something lighter than a dessert or custard.
• Prefer to control your own nicotine strength by adding a shot, or you want a 0mg option.
• Vape daily and want a bigger bottle that works out cheaper per millilitre than 10ml refills.
• Are moving away from disposables and want a refillable setup for lower running costs and less plastic waste.

It is probably not for you if you:

• Use a low-power pod kit, a nicotine salt pod system or a closed pod. The thick liquid and 0mg base are not designed for them.
• Want a strong throat hit. Sub-ohm shortfills at 3mg/ml give a softer hit than a 20mg nicotine salt.
• Need a high nicotine strength and do not want the hassle of using two shots. A ready-mixed nic salt in a 10ml bottle is more convenient in that case.
• Dislike floral or perfumed flavours. Lychee is distinctive, and not everyone enjoys it.
• Do not currently use nicotine. Vaping is not risk-free and is not intended for non-smokers or under-18s.

If you are a smoker thinking of switching. The UK public health position is that vaping carries a fraction of the risks of smoking tobacco, but that it is not risk-free. If you are using a shortfill to quit smoking, many people find it easier to start on a nicotine strength close to what they were used to, then reduce slowly. A local stop-smoking service or your GP can give free, personalised support and in some areas provide vape starter kits.

If you are new to sub-ohm vaping. A sub-ohm setup works differently from a pod or a disposable. You need a compatible tank, charged batteries, and some familiarity with wattage and coils. If that sounds like a lot, a basic starter kit paired with a 10ml nic salt may be a gentler introduction, and you can move on to shortfills once you are comfortable.

How to use Mod Mate Lychee: mixing, filling and first puffs

Setting up a shortfill takes a few minutes. Follow these steps in order for a clean, leak-free result.

Step 1: wash your hands and prepare a clean surface. Nicotine shots can spill, so work over a tray or a sheet of kitchen roll, away from children and pets.

Step 2: add the nicotine shot (optional). Open the 60ml bottle by pressing down and unscrewing the child-resistant cap. Open the nicotine shot, and pour the full 10ml into the larger bottle through the nozzle. Wipe any drips from the outside of the bottle straight away.

Step 3: close and shake. Refit the cap tightly and shake the bottle firmly for about 30 seconds so the nicotine blends evenly through the thick base.

Step 4: let it rest. Leave the mixed bottle for a few hours, or ideally overnight, so the nicotine and flavour settle. This is not essential, and many people vape it immediately, but the flavour tends to be more consistent after a short rest. Fruit liquids do not need the long steeping that some dessert liquids benefit from.

Step 5: fill your tank. Switch the device off, unscrew the tank or open the fill port, and tilt the tank slightly so the liquid runs down the inside wall rather than directly onto the coil. Do not cover the central airflow tube, and do not fill past the maximum line.

Step 6: prime the coil. Wait five to ten minutes after filling so the cotton can absorb liquid fully. Skipping this is the most common reason for a dry or burnt first puff.

Step 7: set your power. Start at the lower end of the wattage range printed on the coil, take a couple of gentle draws, then raise the power in small steps until the flavour and warmth feel right.

Step 8: top up regularly. Do not let the tank run nearly empty. Low liquid levels are another cause of dry hits.

Everyday handling tips

• Take slow, steady draws of two to four seconds rather than short, sharp pulls.
• Pause between draws to let the cotton re-wet, especially if you chain-vape.
• Wipe the mouthpiece and tank rim occasionally, as sticky residue builds up on a sweet liquid.
• Keep a spare coil to hand so you are not caught out.

Troubleshooting: fixing the common problems

Most problems with shortfills come from the device or the coil rather than the liquid. Here are the issues we see most often and how to fix them.

Burnt or acrid taste. This usually means the coil is dry or worn out. First, check the tank level, then give the coil a few minutes to re-wet. If the taste remains, replace the coil. Lowering the wattage, taking shorter draws and priming new coils properly will reduce the problem next time.

Weak or muted flavour. Flavour fade has several possible causes. The coil may be coated in residue from sweet liquids and need replacing. The wattage may be too high, which flattens delicate fruit notes. Or your sense of taste may have dulled, which vapers sometimes call vaper's tongue, and a short break or switching to a different flavour for a day can reset it.

Gurgling, spitting or leaking. Gurgling usually points to too much condensation in the airflow channel or an overfilled tank. Wipe it out, avoid filling above the line, and make sure the tank is assembled with the seals correctly seated. Leaking is often caused by a loose coil, a cracked tank or overtightened parts that have distorted the seals.

Dry hits. If the vapour feels hot and thin, your coil is not wicking quickly enough for the power you are using. Reduce the wattage, wait longer after filling, and check the airflow ring is not too tight for the coil.

Bottle too thick to flow. 70VG liquid is thick, especially in cold weather. If it will not pour easily, stand the bottle in a bowl of warm tap water for a few minutes, never in hot water and never in a microwave.

Sore throat or cough. Often a sign that the nicotine is too high for sub-ohm volume, or that the liquid is too hot. Try a lower strength, reduce wattage, or open the airflow wider. If irritation continues, stop vaping and see a pharmacist or GP.

Skin or eye contact with nicotine. If a nicotine shot or mixed liquid touches your skin, wash it off with plenty of water straight away. If it gets in the eyes, rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice. If it is swallowed, call 111 or 999 in an emergency and keep the bottle to show the label.

Disposing of faulty items. Empty bottles can go in household plastic recycling once rinsed. Old coils, tanks, devices and batteries should be taken to a vape or small electricals recycling point, as covered earlier.

Value for money: what 50ml costs you in real terms

Value is not just the price on the bottle, it is the cost of each vape. Here is how a 50ml shortfill compares with the other common ways of buying e-liquid.

Shortfill versus 10ml bottles. A 10ml nicotine-containing bottle is limited by UK law to 10ml, and the price per millilitre is generally higher than a shortfill. A 50ml bottle, typically sold in the UK at around the £8 to £12 range depending on the retailer and any offers, usually works out cheaper per millilitre, even after you add the cost of a nicotine shot, which is commonly priced at a few pounds or less.

Shortfill versus disposables. Single-use vapes are no longer legal to sell in the UK, but the price comparison still matters if you are switching from them. A disposable that costs a few pounds for about 2ml of liquid is much more expensive per millilitre than a refillable setup, which also generates less hardware waste. Once you add the cost of a starter kit and the occasional coil, a daily vaper normally recoups the upfront cost within a few weeks.

Running cost estimate. Say you use 4ml a day. A 50ml bottle lasts around 12 days. If a bottle costs around £10 plus a £2 nicotine shot, that is roughly £1 per day on liquid, and coils add another 30 to 60 pence a day when a £4 to £6 coil lasts a week or so. Your actual figures will vary with usage, power and coil life.

Where the value comes from.

• You get 50ml of liquid in a single bottle, which cuts the packaging per millilitre.
• You control the nicotine strength, so you pay for only what you need.
• The bottle is designed for easy filling and a mixing shot, so there is little waste.

Where the value is weaker.

• You have to buy a shot separately if you want nicotine, and the mixing step is extra effort.
• If you do not own a sub-ohm device, you also need to buy hardware, so the initial outlay is higher.
• If you use a nicotine salt pod kit, a 10ml salt bottle may give better value for you than a shortfill.

Overall, for a regular sub-ohm vaper who likes fruit flavours, a 50ml bottle in this price band is a sensible, mainstream choice. It is not the cheapest 50ml you can find, and it does not claim to be, but pricing is competitive for the volume.

How Mod Mate Lychee compares with other 50ml shortfills

The 50ml shortfill market in the UK is crowded, so it helps to compare like with like. The notes below are general observations about how this bottle sits against its peers, not claims that one is better than another.

Against other mainstream 50ml fruit shortfills. Ranges such as IVG, Doozy Vape Co and Dinner Lady all offer 50ml fruit liquids at broadly similar prices, usually in a 70VG base. The main differences are the flavour recipes and how sweet the liquids are. Mod Mate sits in the middle of the pack for sweetness, and its lychee is a less common choice than strawberry, blue raspberry or mango, which may be a point in its favour if you want something different.

Against ranges with cooling or ice options. Many competing ranges offer iced or menthol versions of each fruit. If you want lychee with a cooling edge, check whether Mod Mate has an iced variant on the shelf, or consider adding a small amount of a cooling additive. A plain lychee is more flexible for people who prefer to control that themselves.

Against nicotine salt 10ml liquids. Brands such as Elfliq and Hayati sell fruit flavours in 10ml nicotine salt bottles at 10mg or 20mg. Nic salts suit low-power pod kits and deliver a stronger throat hit with less vapour. They are a different category from Mod Mate, which is aimed at sub-ohm devices. If you use a pod kit, they are the better match for your hardware.

Against premium or small-batch shortfills. Boutique brands often cost more and may offer more complex flavour layering, such as a lychee blended with rose or other botanicals. If you enjoy experimenting and do not mind paying extra, those are worth a look. Mod Mate is more straightforward and more affordable.

Where Mod Mate Lychee is weaker. It is a simple single-fruit profile, so it will not appeal to people who want complex, layered recipes. The 0mg base requires an extra step if you want nicotine. And the flavour is not as intense as some boutique liquids.

Where it holds up well. It has a recognisable brand behind it, a familiar bottle format, a mainstream VG/PG blend and a flavour that sits slightly off the beaten path of the typical strawberry and mango shelf. For many vapers that combination is enough to justify a bottle.

The sensible approach is to pick a flavour you like the sound of, buy one bottle, and judge it on your own device rather than relying on reviews alone.