Quick answer: The original Hayati Pro Ultra (the 15,000 and 25,000 puff disposable) is not refillable and is no longer legal to sell in the UK. Its replacement, the Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25000, is a reusable, rechargeable device that takes replaceable prefilled pods — so you keep the device and swap the pod rather than filling it from a bottle. That single change is what makes it legal after the June 2025 disposables ban.
We get asked this on the shop floor and over email every single week, usually phrased three different ways: “Can I refill my Hayati?”, “Why has my Hayati stopped being sold?” and “Are the new ones the same?” The confusion is understandable, because Hayati sells two very different things under almost the same name. This guide clears it up properly — what changed, how the new pod system works, and what to buy if you’re switching over.
The 60-second version
- Original Hayati Pro Ultra (disposable): sealed, prefilled, not refillable. Banned from sale on 1 June 2025.
- Hayati Pro Ultra Plus: reusable battery + replaceable prefilled pods. Legal and TPD-compliant.
- “Refillable” in the everyday sense? Yes — you replenish it with prefilled pods and auto-fill containers. You don’t pour your own bottled e-liquid into it.
- Cost: replacement pods sit around £7.99 ( 3 for £21 deal ) a pack and work out far cheaper per puff than buying a new disposable every couple of days.
Disposable vs Plus: why the name causes so much confusion
The first-generation Hayati Pro Ultra was a big-puff disposable. It had a rechargeable battery so you could top the charge up, but the pod and coil were sealed inside and could not be removed or replaced. Once the e-liquid was gone, the whole unit went in the bin. Under UK law that counts as a single-use vape, and from 1 June 2025 those became illegal to sell.
The Hayati Pro Ultra Plus is a redesigned model built specifically to survive that ban. The battery and chassis stay with you; the e-liquid lives in a prefilled pod that clicks in and out. When it’s empty, you fit a fresh pod instead of throwing the device away. Same brand, same flavour line-up, completely different mechanics — and that’s the bit the product names don’t make obvious.
Why the original was banned
The ban came in under the Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) Regulations 2024, which took effect across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on 1 June 2025. The rule is simpler than most people think: to be legal, a vape now has to be both rechargeable and refillable, with a coil or pod that can be replaced. Being rechargeable on its own isn’t enough.
That’s why a whole category of devices vanished overnight and why brands scrambled to launch pod-based versions. It’s the same story behind the Elf Bar pod kits, the move to Lost Mary and SKE Crystal pod systems, and Hayati’s own Hayati Pro Ultra Plus. The disposable shape lives on; the disposable device does not.
How the Hayati Pro Ultra Plus “refill” system works
This is where the word “refillable” gets slippery, so here’s exactly what you get in the box and how it behaves.
A typical Hayati Pro Ultra Plus replacement pod contains two 2ml prefilled pods plus two 10ml auto-fill containers, giving roughly 24ml of e-liquid and up to about 25,000 puffs across the pack. Each pod has its own 1.1Ω mesh coil and its own auto-fill reservoir, so two different flavours never mix. The e-liquid is Hayati nic salt at 20mg (2%), the maximum strength UK law allows.
The 2ml pod sits within the TPD pod-capacity limit, while the 10ml container is regulated separately as a refill container under the same rules. The device itself runs on an 850mAh built-in battery charged over USB-C, with a small display and a Boost/Eco mode switch. In day-to-day use it feels more like a proper pod kit than a disposable, which is the point.
Original Pro Ultra vs Pro Ultra Plus at a glance
| Feature | Original Pro Ultra (disposable) | Pro Ultra Plus (pod kit) |
|---|---|---|
| Refillable/replaceable pod | No — sealed unit | Yes — click-in prefilled pods |
| Rechargeable | Yes (battery only) | Yes, USB-C, 850mAh |
| UK legal to sell (2026) | No — banned 1 June 2025 | Yes — TPD-compliant |
| Coil | Built in, not replaceable | 1.1Ω mesh, in each pod |
| Nicotine | Prefilled, up to 20mg | 20mg nic salt |
| Running cost | New device each time | ~£6–£7 per pod pack |
How to change the pod on a Hayati Pro Ultra Plus
It takes about ten seconds once you’ve done it once:
- Hold the device and grip the empty pod at the top of the unit.
- Pull the pod straight up and out — it’s held by a magnetic or friction click, not a screw.
- If your pack includes auto-fill containers, click the container onto the pod and let it draw the e-liquid in until the pod window looks full.
- Push the fresh (or topped-up) pod firmly back into the device until it clicks.
- Leave it to stand for 2–3 minutes so the mesh coil wicks properly before your first puff. Skipping this is the number-one cause of a burnt first hit — we see it constantly.
Can you refill it with your own bottled e-liquid?
Not as designed, no. The Pro Ultra Plus uses Hayati’s own prefilled pods and auto-fill containers; it isn’t built to be topped up from a separate bottle of e-liquid the way an open pod kit or tank is. You’ll see “how to refill a Hayati” hacks online that involve prising a pod open and dripping liquid in — we don’t recommend it. You risk flooding the coil, leaking, and ruining a pod that costs only a few pounds to replace properly.
If pouring your own juice is what you’re really after, you want a genuinely open system: a refillable pod kit or tank paired with separate nic salt e-liquid. That route is cheaper still over time and opens up thousands of flavours. The Pro Ultra Plus is a halfway house — the convenience of prefilled, the reusability the law now requires.
What it costs — and the 2026 vape tax
Replacement pods land at roughly £7 a pack, often with multibuy deals like any two for around £12. Against a heavy disposable habit, that’s a real saving, because you’re only paying for the e-liquid, not a new battery and screen every time.
One thing worth planning for: the UK’s new Vaping Products Duty starts on 1 October 2026. It adds a flat £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid (plus VAT), whatever the nicotine strength, and retail packs will need a duty stamp. That applies to prefilled pods just as it does to bottled liquid, so expect pod prices to rise from late 2026. Stocking up a little before then, within the law, is something plenty of our customers are already asking about.
Switching over? Your compliant options
If your old Hayati Pro Ultra has finally given up, you’ve got three sensible routes, and we stock all three:
- Prefilled pod kits — the closest feel to a disposable. Reusable device, click-in pods. Look at the compliant disposable vape alternatives if you want that big-puff experience legally.
- Refillable pod kits — cheapest long term, fill with any e-liquid. Browse rechargeable vape kits to compare.
- Replacement pods for a device you already own — if your kit still works, you only need refillable and prefilled replacement pods.
Brands like Elf Bar, Lost Mary and SKE Crystal have all moved to this pod-kit format, so whatever flavour profile you liked in your Hayati, there’s now a legal, reusable version of it.
Frequently asked questions
Are Hayati Pro Ultra vapes refillable?
The original disposable isn’t. The Pro Ultra Plus is reusable and takes replaceable prefilled pods, so in everyday terms you keep refilling it — just with pods, not bottled liquid.
Are Hayati Pro Ultra vapes legal in the UK?
The original 15K/25K disposable is no longer legal to sell after 1 June 2025. The Pro Ultra Plus pod kit is legal and TPD-compliant.
Can you buy pods for a Hayati Pro Ultra Plus?
Yes. Replacement prefilled pods are sold separately, usually two 2ml pods plus auto-fill containers per pack, in the full flavour range.
How long does a Hayati Pro Ultra Plus pod last?
A full pack delivers up to around 25,000 puffs across both pods — roughly a week or two for an average vaper, less if you’re heavy-handed.
Does the Pro Ultra Plus contain nicotine?
Yes, it’s sold as 20mg (2%) nic salt, the UK legal maximum. Always an 18+ purchase.
Why did my old Hayati disappear from shops?
It was a single-use disposable, and those were banned from sale on 1 June 2025. The Plus version replaced it.
The bottom line
The Hayati Pro Ultra you remember was a disposable and it’s gone for good. The Pro Ultra Plus that replaced it is reusable, takes replaceable prefilled pods, and is fully legal — just don’t expect to fill it from a bottle. If you’d rather pour your own juice and save even more, a refillable pod kit is the smarter long-term move. Either way, our team can point you to a compliant device that matches the flavours and throat hit you were used to.
