How to Recharge a Disposable Vape: 3 Easy Steps and Tips for Charging

News flash: you can recharge a disposable vape! Of course, this hasn't always been the case. In the early days, disposable vapes were inherently non-rechargeable. However, vape design has come a long way, and you'll often find that new models have a charging option.

Not only does recharging extend a vape's lifespan, but it means you can squeeze every last drop out of it. If you've never charged up before, here is your no-nonsense guide on recharging a disposable vape in three easy steps.

There are two types of disposable vapes:

In the early days of vape devices, most, if not all, were in the non-rechargeable category. This meant many people were wasting product as the device battery died long before the cartridge was empty.

This was especially true for folks who only vaped for an occasional session. Batteries tend to fade over time, and countless disposable vapes, lost in the back of a drawer, no longer held enough power to get through what was inside.

This frustration started a revolution in vape design. Now, disposable vapes are increasingly rechargeable. So, no matter how long your device has sat unused or how large the cart is, you can keep recharging until the very last drop. 

There are two types of power sources for recharging vaping devices: low-capacity and high-capacity. To protect the longevity of the vape battery, we recommend only using low-capacity chargers, like your computer or a low-capacity wall charger.

We also recommend not leaving your vape plugged in overnight. For starters, it will eventually reduce the vape's battery capacity, as we mentioned above. 

Secondly, as is the case with all batteries hooked up to a trickle low-capacity charge, there is the potential to generate a little heat. You may notice this on your phone or smartwatch. 

Did you know that keeping devices plugged in, especially when 100 percent charged, can degrade the battery over time? If you want to keep your disposable vape around for the long haul, you'll want to charge it for 30 to 60 minutes.

This is more than enough time for it to reach full capacity and, once unplugged, will help protect an extended battery life.

That being said, don't leave your vapes to charge somewhere unattended, like your car. Some cars will charge even when not running. So leaving it overnight in your car will overcharge the battery..