0mg e-liquid is vape juice formulated without nicotine. You still get the flavour, vapour and familiar experience of using a vape, but without the nicotine content found in other e-liquid strengths.
Nicotine-free e-liquid can be especially useful for people who have gradually reduced their nicotine strength and are ready to take the final step to 0mg. It can also appeal to established vapers who enjoy the flavour and routine of vaping but no longer want nicotine.
There are several reasons why someone might choose e-liquid without nicotine. For many people, 0mg is the final stage of gradually reducing their nicotine intake. Others simply find that they enjoy vaping for the flavours, the vapour or the familiar hand-to-mouth routine and no longer feel that nicotine needs to be part of the experience.
If you've already worked your way down through progressively lower nicotine strengths, 0mg vape juice allows you to keep using your usual device and flavours without adding nicotine back into the equation.
Nicotine contributes significantly to the throat hit of an e-liquid. Removing it generally creates a softer, smoother inhale, particularly with flavours that aren't naturally sharp, icy or strongly mentholated.
Without the extra sensation produced by nicotine, the character of the flavour can become more prominent. This can work particularly well with complex fruit, dessert and sweet flavours where subtle notes are part of the appeal.
Many shortfill e-liquids are supplied at 0mg and use a high-VG formulation suited to larger vapour production. Used without a nicotine shot, these provide a completely nicotine-free vape.
The biggest difference between 0mg vape juice and an otherwise identical nicotine-containing liquid is usually the throat hit. Nicotine creates some of the sharp sensation at the back of the throat that many former smokers associate with vaping. With that element removed, the inhale tends to feel considerably softer.
That doesn't necessarily mean every nicotine-free e-liquid feels completely smooth. A higher-PG liquid can still provide some bite, while menthol, mint, citrus and strongly chilled flavours can create plenty of sensation of their own. The warmth of the vapour, airflow setting and power of the device also make a noticeable difference.
Usually very mild because there's no nicotine contributing to the throat sensation. PG, menthol and certain flavourings can still make the inhale feel sharper.
Often especially flavour-forward because there is no nicotine hit competing with the flavour profile. Sweet, fruity and dessert-style liquids can feel particularly smooth at 0mg.
Nicotine strength doesn't determine how much vapour an e-liquid produces. Vapour production depends much more heavily on the VG content, coil, wattage and airflow of your device.
Expect a comparatively gentle vape in which the flavour, warmth, airflow and vapour production play a bigger role than throat hit.
There's no single type of vape kit that's required for nicotine-free e-liquid. The important thing is to match your device to the liquid's VG/PG ratio. A 0mg 50/50 liquid and a high-VG 0mg shortfill can contain the same amount of nicotine — none — but they're designed to work very differently.
A thinner 50/50 nicotine-free e-liquid can work well in lower-powered pod systems and other mouth-to-lung (MTL) devices. The tighter draw can preserve the familiar feel of traditional vaping, although the throat hit will be much milder than it would be with a higher nicotine strength.
More open pod kits and restricted-direct-lung devices can also work well with 0mg liquid. They produce more vapour than a typical MTL setup, which can make the flavour feel fuller while still keeping the inhale smooth.
High-VG nicotine-free shortfills are particularly well suited to direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping. The combination of greater airflow, higher power and more vapour gives a fuller flavour experience without adding a strong nicotine throat hit.
For someone who has already reduced their nicotine intake substantially, switching to nicotine-free vape juice can be a logical final step. It allows the routine of vaping to remain familiar while removing nicotine altogether.
There's no need to rush the process, though. If you're currently using nicotine vaping to stay away from cigarettes and still experience strong nicotine cravings, moving straight to 0mg may be too large a reduction. Many people find it easier to work down through lower strengths gradually and move to nicotine-free e-liquid once they're comfortable without the nicotine effect.
One reason the 0mg category is particularly varied is that many larger bottles of e-liquid are sold as nicotine-free shortfills. These bottles leave some unused space so that a nicotine shot can be added if required.
You don't have to add nicotine to a shortfill. If you prefer an e-liquid with no nicotine, it can simply be used at its original 0mg strength, provided that its VG/PG ratio is suitable for your device.
For smaller pods and lower-powered devices, a standard 0mg e-liquid with a more balanced VG/PG ratio may be the better option. For larger coils and higher-powered vaping, a high-VG 0mg shortfill will usually be more suitable. Browse our full vape juice range if you'd like to compare other strengths and e-liquid styles.
0mg means the e-liquid is formulated with 0 milligrams of nicotine per millilitre. In other words, it is nicotine-free vape juice.
It can, although the sensation is usually much milder than with nicotine-containing liquid. PG, menthol, cooling agents and certain flavour profiles can all produce some sensation at the back of the throat even when no nicotine is present.
Yes, as long as the liquid's VG/PG ratio is appropriate for the pod and coil you're using. A 50/50 nicotine-free e-liquid is generally much better suited to a small pod system than a thick high-VG shortfill.
Yes. In fact, many high-VG shortfills are supplied nicotine-free and are designed specifically for higher-powered, lower-resistance coils. Check the VG/PG ratio and device recommendations rather than choosing solely by nicotine strength.
Not because it contains no nicotine. Vapour production mainly depends on the VG content of the liquid and the power, coil resistance and airflow of the device. Many 0mg shortfills do produce large clouds, but that's because they're typically high in VG.
Some nicotine-free shortfills are specifically designed to leave room for a nicotine shot. If nicotine is added, however, the resulting liquid is no longer 0mg. Follow the instructions supplied with the e-liquid and nicotine shot to make sure the finished strength is appropriate.
It can be a useful final stage for people who have already reduced their nicotine strength gradually. If you're still experiencing nicotine cravings, though, it may be easier to reduce your strength in smaller steps before moving to nicotine-free e-liquid.