IVG has been making e-liquid since 2016, and their hardware has always played second fiddle to their flavours. The Nexio is the first kit where that feels like it might change.
It's a rechargeable prefilled pod system with 10ml of liquid, a 1000mAh battery, an aluminium body, and an LED screen. At £8.99 (or £8 on the 3-for-£24 deal), it's aimed squarely at ex-disposable users who want the same convenience without the waste.
I've been running one daily for a few weeks — through normal days, heavy days, and the kind of forget-to-charge days that expose weak kits. Here's what actually matters, including a few things the spec sheet doesn't tell you.
💡 The Short Answer
The IVG Nexio is one of the best-built 10K prefilled pod kits in the UK right now. The aluminium body genuinely feels premium, the 10ml auto-refill system delivers consistent flavour to the last puff, and IVG's e-liquid is noticeably less cloying than most bar salts. At £8.99 with refill packs at £5.99, it works out around £0.80 per 1,000 puffs — half the prefilled pod average. The catch: 90-minute charging is slow, the pod is sealed so you can't swap flavours mid-pack, and the box doesn't include a cable.
What the IVG Nexio Actually Is
The IVG Nexio is a rechargeable closed pod kit with a two-part pod system. You get a 2ml prefilled pod with the mesh coil built in, plus a separate 8ml auto-refill container. You click them together, insert the pair, and vape. The 8ml container feeds the 2ml pod automatically as you go.
That's 10ml of 20mg nic salt per set — roughly five times a standard 600-puff disposable. Vape Connect's review puts it neatly: the 8ml reserve is essentially four pod fills sitting behind the working 2ml.
Importantly, IVG built this as a purpose-made pod system, not a converted disposable. That shows in the aluminium body and the ridged grip, which are a genuine step up from the plastic bars most brands are pushing out.
| IVG Nexio 10000 — Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Puff Rating | Up to 10,000 per pod set |
| E-Liquid Capacity | 2ml prefilled pod + 8ml auto-refill container = 10ml total |
| Battery | 1000mAh rechargeable |
| Charging | USB-C, roughly 90 minutes to full (cable not included) |
| Nicotine Strength | 20mg (2%) nic salt — 10mg available on selected refill packs |
| Coil | 1.0Ω mesh coil, built into the pod (not replaceable separately) |
| Display | LED battery and usage readout |
| Body | Aluminium with ridged grip |
| Activation | Draw-activated, MTL, no buttons |
| Flavours | 29+ (the kit listing itself shows 30) |
| Price | £8.99 kit (3 for £24) / £5.99 refill packs |
| Compliance | UK TPD compliant, MHRA registered |
Design and Build — The Best-Looking Kit at This Price
This is where the Nexio separates itself. The body is aluminium, not plastic, and there are tactile ridges running along the edges for grip. In the hand it feels like a device that cost more than £8.99.
Planet of the Vapes' reviewer noted that the Nexio "represents a slight departure in design language for IVG" — it adopts the long rectangular form factor common to big-puff kits but adds proper grip ridges. That's a fair assessment. It looks like a considered product rather than a generic bar conversion.
The LED screen sits near the base and lights up when you take a draw, showing battery percentage. It stays lit just long enough for a quick glance before fading, which is a genuinely practical touch.
One thing to be aware of: because the pod assembly stacks a 2ml pod on top of an 8ml container, the mouthpiece sits fairly high. It's fine in a jacket or bag, but it's not the most discreet kit if you're wearing tight jeans.
Battery and Charging — The Honest Weak Point
1000mAh is a solid battery for a pod kit. It's bigger than the 850mAh cells in most competitors at this puff count, and it comfortably covers a full day of normal use.
Charging is the compromise. Roughly 90 minutes to full via USB-C, which is noticeably slower than the 30-45 minute charges you'll see on kits like the XROS 5 Nano. If you're the kind of vaper who forgets to charge and then wants to head out, that's a real annoyance.
There's no cable in the box either. Any standard USB-C phone cable works, but it's worth knowing before it arrives rather than after.
🔌 Quick Charge Reality
Some retailers list the Nexio as charging in under 45-60 minutes, but IVG's own current listings specify around 90 minutes for a full 0-100% charge. Trust the 90-minute figure — that's the one that matches the manufacturer specification.
✅ How to Live With the Charge Time
Treat it like a phone: plug it in when you go to bed or when you sit down for the evening. A full charge easily covers the next day. The LED screen means you always know where you stand, so you're never caught out by surprise.
The 10ml Auto-Refill System — Why It Works
This is the feature that carries the Nexio, and it's worth understanding properly.
The 2ml pod holds the coil and the liquid you're actually vaping. The 8ml container behind it is a sealed reserve that feeds the pod automatically as the level drops. You never pour anything, never open a bottle, and never touch a coil.
Because the feed is automatic, the coil stays saturated. That's what prevents the dry hits and flavour fade that plague cheaper pod systems near the end of a pack. Vape Connect's review makes the same point — consistency is the entire argument for the auto-feed design.
When both parts are empty, you pull the whole set out and click in a new one. The coil comes with the pod, so every replacement is a fresh coil by default.
Flavour — Where IVG Quietly Wins
I've reviewed a lot of bar-style e-liquid, and most of it is one-note: sugar plus ice, with the fruit somewhere in the background.
IVG's formulations have more going on. Planet of the Vapes put it better than I could: "Their e-liquid formulations consistently offer a bit more depth and thought than the standard, one-note bar salts flooding the market. Instead of relying purely on extreme sugar and ice, there is genuine nuance to their profiles".
That's the single biggest reason to buy this kit over a cheaper competitor. You're not just buying hardware — you're buying IVG's flavour library on IVG hardware.
| Flavour | What It Actually Tastes Like | Ice Level |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Sour Raspberry | Classic blue raspberry with a prominent sour kick that balances the sweetness — a standout in the range | Low–medium |
| Strawberry Raspberry Ice | Ripe strawberry base with real depth, tangy raspberry finish — closer to real fruit than candy | Medium–high |
| Pineapple Tropic | Rich tropical pineapple with subtle mango and guava softening the usual bite | Low–medium |
| Cola Ice | Genuine syrupy cola with a slushy cooling twist — one of the best cola vapes around | Medium–high |
| Lemon Fizz | Sharp lemon up front, sweet effervescent finish — a proper traditional lemonade | Low–medium |
| Mr Blue | Dark forest fruits with blueberry and blackberry depth, subtle menthol finish | Low–medium |
| Fizzy Cherry | Deep black cherry with a faint marzipan nuance and a sherbet-like fizz on the finish | Low–medium |
| Blue Razz Hub | Sweet blue raspberry with a distinct spearmint undertone on the exhale | Low–medium |
| Classic Menthol | Pure, clean menthol — no fruit, no sweetness | Full frost |
| Fresh Mint | Crisp mint with no sweetness layered over it | Medium ice |
| Banana Ice | Creamy banana with a cool finish — dessert-adjacent rather than sharp fruit | Medium–high |
| Tropical Dream | Despite the name, this reads as a bold juicy grape — composed and easy-going | Low–medium |
Picking your first one: Blue Sour Raspberry and Strawberry Raspberry Ice are the two most consistently praised across reviews. If you want a proper menthol, Classic Menthol is the full-frost option with nothing else in the way.
One warning: if you're stepping down from 20mg, don't assume all flavours come in 10mg. Vape UK lists a specific subset available in 10mg — Banana Ice, Blue Raspberry Ice, Blue Razz GB, Blue Sour Raspberry, Cherry Cola, Classic Menthol, Fresh Mint and a handful more. Check the pods listing before you commit.
IVG Nexio 10000 Prefilled Pod Kit
1000mAh battery · 10ml auto-refill · 29+ flavours · 20mg nic salt · LED display · aluminium body
✅ In stock · Free UK delivery over £40
How Long Does One Pod Set Actually Last?
The 10,000 figure is a manufacturer ceiling. Vape Connect's review is refreshingly blunt about it — treat it as a maximum, not a promise. Based on 10ml of liquid and real-world draw lengths, here's what to expect:
| Vaper Type | Puffs Per Day | One 10ml Set Lasts |
|---|---|---|
| Light / social | Around 300 | About 3 weeks |
| Average daily | Around 500 | About 2 weeks |
| Heavy | 800+ | About 9–11 days |
I landed in the average bracket and got through a set in just under two weeks. That's a genuinely long time between purchases.
How to Set Up the IVG Nexio
- Peel and remove. Take the sticker off the pod and pull the silicone stopper from the base.
- Click the two parts together. Push the 2ml pod onto the 8ml container until they seat properly. A loose fit causes leaks.
- Insert into the device. Push the assembled set in until it clicks firmly.
- Wait before your first draw. Give the mesh coil time to saturate.
- Inhale. Draw-activated, no buttons. Check the LED for battery level.
⚠️ The Priming Confusion — Here's the Truth
You'll see conflicting advice on this. The product page says wait 2–3 minutes. Vape.co.uk recommends leaving it 15 minutes to fully saturate the mesh coil. Vape Connect says pods arrive pre-soaked, so there's no priming wait.
My take: pods are pre-soaked, but a few minutes never hurts. If you've just clicked in a fresh set and you're not in a rush, give it 5–10 minutes. If you're desperate for a puff, a couple of minutes is fine. What you absolutely shouldn't do is chain-vape immediately on a brand new set, because that's when you scorch the coil.
Common IVG Nexio Problems — And the Fixes
1. Burnt Taste
Almost always a priming issue on a fresh set, or a coil that's genuinely reached the end of its life.
Fix: If it's a new set, that coil is gone — replace it and give it more time before the first draw. If the set has done a week or two and vapour production has dropped alongside the flavour, that's just the coil expiring. Replace the set.
2. Leaking or Gurgling
Usually a seal that wasn't fully removed, or the pod and container not clicked together properly.
Fix: Pull the set out, check both parts are fully clicked, and hold a tissue over the mouthpiece to blow through the airflow and clear excess liquid. Store the device upright — leaving it on its side lets condensation pool in the airway.
3. Weak Flavour or Thin Vapour
Often the pod isn't seated all the way in, or the contacts have residue on them.
Fix: Remove the set, wipe the contacts inside the device and on the pod with a dry cotton bud, then refit firmly until it clicks. If the set is near empty, that's your actual answer.
4. Device Won't Fire
Nine times out of ten it's flat.
Fix: Charge it for the full 90 minutes and watch the LED. If it still won't respond after a complete charge, check the cable and port for debris. If it's genuinely dead, that's a return.
IVG Nexio vs the 10K Competition
| Kit | Battery | Liquid | Charge Time | Body | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVG Nexio 10K | 1000mAh | 10ml | ~90 min | Aluminium | £8.99 |
| Lost Mary BM6000 | ~1000mAh | 12ml | ~60 min | Plastic | £8.99 |
| PIXL 8000 | 850mAh | 8ml | ~45 min | Plastic | ~£8 |
| Lost Mary Nera 15K | 800mAh | 15ml | ~60 min | Plastic | ~£9 |
The Nexio has an 18% bigger battery than the PIXL 8000 and a 25% bigger battery than the Nera 15K, which is worth knowing if battery life is your priority. What it gives up is charge speed — everything else here charges faster.
Where it wins clearly is build quality. Nothing else at £8.99 is aluminium with a ridged grip.
Running Cost — The Bit That Actually Matters
PinkVape crunched this properly: at £7.99 for up to 10,000 puffs, the Nexio works out at £0.80 per 1,000 puffs against a prefilled pod kit average of £1.55 — comfortably on the right side of the class.
| Option | Cost | Cost Per 1,000 Puffs |
|---|---|---|
| Nexio kit (first buy) | £8.99 | ~£0.90 |
| Nexio refill pack | £5.99 | ~£0.60 |
| Prefilled pod kit average | — | ~£1.55 |
| 600-puff disposable | ~£5 | ~£8.33 |
Once you're on refill packs, you're paying roughly 7% of the disposable cost per puff. For an average vaper getting two weeks from a set, that's around 43p a day.
📌 The Duty Question
Current stock is pre-duty, which is why it's £8.99. The product page shows an estimated £11.99 once vaping duty is fully absorbed — the estimate uses 10ml of included liquid at 22p per ml plus VAT. That's not a charge you're paying today, but it does mean this price isn't permanent. If you're planning to stock up, doing it now is the cheaper move.
Pros and Cons
✅ Pros
- Aluminium body with ridged grip — genuinely premium at this price
- 10ml auto-refill delivers consistent flavour to the last puff
- 1000mAh battery — bigger than most 10K competitors
- IVG's e-liquid has real depth, not just sugar and ice
- 29+ flavours, with genuine range across fruit, ice and drinks
- £0.80 per 1,000 puffs — half the prefilled pod average
- LED battery readout that lights on draw
- Setup is genuinely foolproof with indicator stickers on the pods
- Fully TPD compliant and MHRA registered
❌ Cons
- 90-minute charging is slow compared with rivals
- No USB-C cable in the box
- Pod is sealed — can't swap flavour mid-set
- Coil isn't replaceable separately; you replace the whole pod set
- Not every flavour is available in 10mg
- Tall pod assembly isn't the most pocket-friendly shape
- Price likely to rise to ~£11.99 once duty is absorbed
Who Should Buy the IVG Nexio 10000?
Buy it if:
- You want a premium-feeling kit without paying premium money
- You're switching from disposables and want the same convenience
- You care about flavour depth more than pure sweetness
- You vape MTL and want a tight, cigarette-like draw
- You want two weeks between purchases
Skip it if:
- You need fast charging — the 90 minutes will frustrate you
- You like switching flavours partway through a pod
- You vape DTL or want adjustable airflow
- You want to replace coils rather than whole pod sets
⚠️ Not Compatible With
The IVG Pro 10000, IVG Smart Max 10K, IVG XL 35K, IVG 2400, or any other IVG pod system. The Nexio uses its own sealed 2ml + 8ml pod set and nothing else — the product page states this explicitly. IVG's other kits look similar on a shelf, so check the name on the box.
Where to Buy the IVG Nexio in the UK
Stock and pricing vary more than you'd expect on this kit.
| Retailer | Kit Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vape Online Store | £8.99 (3 for £24) | 4.7★ Trustpilot, 7,950+ reviews · next-day over £40 |
| UK Vape World | £8.29 (2 for £15) | Pods £3.99 |
| Vape UK | — | Refills £7.99 or 2 for £15 |
| Phantom Vapes | £8.49 | Limited stock, special order |
Vape Online Store has it in stock at £8.99, or £8 per kit on the 3-for-£24 bundle. Refill pods are £5.99, and every kit is genuine IVG stock, TPD compliant, and ships same day on orders before 3:30pm.
£8.99 — 29+ flavours, 10ml per set, free UK delivery over £40.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the IVG Nexio 10000 worth buying in 2026?
Yes, if you want a premium-feeling prefilled pod kit without the premium price. At £8.99 with refills at £5.99, it works out around £0.80 per 1,000 puffs — half the prefilled pod average. The aluminium body and IVG's flavour depth are the standout features.
Q. How many puffs does the IVG Nexio actually give?
The rating is up to 10,000 per pod set, but treat it as a ceiling. Based on 10ml of liquid, a light vaper gets about three weeks, an average vaper about two weeks, and a heavy vaper around 9–11 days.
Q. How long does the IVG Nexio take to charge?
Around 90 minutes from flat to full via USB-C. Some retailers list faster times, but IVG's own current listings specify approximately 90 minutes. No cable is included in the box.
Q. Do I need to prime the IVG Nexio pod?
Pods arrive pre-soaked, so technically there's no long priming wait. But the product page recommends 2–3 minutes and some retailers suggest up to 15. My advice: give it 5–10 minutes if you can, and never chain-vape immediately on a fresh set.
Q. Can I refill the IVG Nexio pods myself?
No. The pods are prefilled and factory-sealed. They're designed to be used once and then replaced with a new refill set. Trying to open them will cause leaks and damage the coil.
Q. Is the IVG Nexio available in 10mg nicotine?
The kit ships with 20mg pods, but selected refill flavours are available in 10mg — including Banana Ice, Blue Raspberry Ice, Blue Razz GB, Blue Sour Raspberry, Cherry Cola, Classic Menthol and Fresh Mint. Check the pods listing before ordering if you want to step down.
Q. How many flavours does the IVG Nexio come in?
Around 29–30 depending on which listing you check. The kit page shows 30, while the pods listing carried 29 live flavours at the last check. Range covers fruit, ice, menthol, candy, drinks and tropical blends.
Q. Why does my IVG Nexio taste burnt?
Almost always a priming issue on a fresh set, or a coil that's reached the end of its life. A scorched mesh coil can't be recovered, so replace the set. If the set has done a week or two and vapour has dropped alongside the flavour, the coil is simply finished.
Q. Is the IVG Nexio TPD compliant?
Yes. It uses a 2ml prefilled pod plus a separate 8ml refill container, caps nicotine at 20mg, and is MHRA registered. It's fully legal to sell and use in the UK after the June 2025 disposable ban.
Q. Does the IVG Nexio have adjustable airflow?
No. The draw is fixed for mouth-to-lung, with no slider or dial. The coil, wattage and airflow are all set by the pod — there's nothing to adjust at all.
Q. Will the price go up because of vape duty?
Probably. Current stock is pre-duty at £8.99. The product page shows an estimated £11.99 once the vaping duty is fully absorbed into the shelf price. That's not a charge today, but it does mean the current price isn't permanent.
Q. Can I use IVG Nexio pods in other IVG kits?
No. The Nexio pods are exclusive to the Nexio device. They won't fit the IVG Pro 10000, Smart Max 10K, XL 35K or 2400. IVG's other kits use completely different pod systems.
Final Verdict — Is the IVG Nexio 10000 Worth It?
After a few weeks of daily use, I think the Nexio is the best-executed kit IVG has put out.
The aluminium body makes it feel like a £20 device, not a £9 one. The 10ml auto-refill system does exactly what it promises — consistent flavour from the first puff to the last, with no dry hits near the end. And IVG's e-liquid genuinely has more nuance than the bar-salt competition, which matters when you're vaping the same flavour for two weeks.
The compromises are real but specific. The 90-minute charge is slow. The sealed pod means no mid-set flavour switching. There's no cable in the box. And the price will likely rise once duty catches up.
But for an ex-disposable user who wants convenience without waste, at a price that works out to about 43p a day, it's one of the strongest choices in the UK right now.
Verdict: 4.6/5 — the best-built 10K prefilled kit at this price.
