A vape, also known as an e-cigarette or vaporizer, is an electronic device that heats a liquid and produces vapour from it. This liquid is called e-liquid. Unlike a traditional cigarette, no tobacco is burned.

A vape usually consists of a battery, atomizer, coil, tank or pod and mouthpiece. When you inhale or press the fire button, often also via draw activation, the coil heats the liquid. This creates flavoured vapour that is inhaled.

• Battery: supplies the energy.
• Coil: heats the liquid.
• Tank or pod: contains the e-liquid.
• Mouthpiece: the vapour is inhaled through it.

In our vape shop, you will find different models, from a simple disposable vape to a powerful advanced device.

For many adult smokers, vaping is an alternative to traditional tobacco smoking because no tobacco is burned. This means no ash, no cigarette butts and significantly less smoke odour on clothing, hair and indoors.

Another advantage is the choice: you can choose between different devices, nicotine strengths and flavours. People switching from smoking especially appreciate that draw behaviour, nicotine amount and e-liquid flavours can be better adapted to personal habits.

• No tobacco combustion: the liquid is vaporized, not burned.
• More choice: many liquids, devices and nicotine strengths.
• More control: nicotine can be selected more precisely.
• Important: vaping is not risk-free and is intended for adults.

For beginners, a vape is suitable when it is easy to use, works reliably and does not require complicated settings. Compact pod systems and simple e-cigarette starter sets are especially popular because they fit well into everyday use and are easy to operate.

Disposable vapes can be practical for a first test, but they are less flexible in the long term. Anyone who wants to vape regularly is usually better served with a reusable device because pods, coils or liquids can be repurchased as needed.

• For testing: disposable vape or prefilled pod.
• For everyday use: refillable pod system.
• For more control: starter set with replaceable coils.

With e-liquids, there are many flavours and different nicotine strengths. Popular options include fruity, fresh, sweet, tobacco-like and dessert-style liquids. There are also nicotine salt liquids, classic liquids, shortfills, longfills, aromas, bases and nicotine shots.

It is important that the liquid matches the device. Pod systems and MTL devices often work better with different mixing ratios than powerful DL devices. The nicotine strength should also match the draw style.

• MTL and pods: often higher nicotine and lower power.
• DL devices: usually more vapour and lower nicotine strength.
• DIY: dose aromas, base and nicotine shots precisely.

An e-cigarette works more reliably when it is cleaned regularly and used correctly. Contacts, mouthpiece, tank and pod should stay clean so that flavour, airflow and power flow remain stable. Liquid residue can be removed with a dry cloth.

You should change the coil when the flavour tastes burnt, the vapour amount decreases noticeably, the device gurgles or the liquid tastes darker than usual. After changing it, a new coil should absorb liquid for a few minutes before you vape.

• Clean regularly: mouthpiece, contacts and tank area.
• Change the coil: if the taste is burnt or vapour output is low.
• Let the coil soak: wait briefly before the first puff.

In everyday language, vape, e-cigarette and vaporizer are often used for the same product group. They refer to devices that heat e-liquid and produce vapour. Today, the term vape is used especially often for modern pod systems, disposable vapes and compact devices.

The technical differences are less about the name and more about design, power, liquid system and operation. A simple disposable vape works differently from a refillable pod system or a powerful mod with a separate atomizer.

• Disposable vape: ready to use immediately and especially simple.
• Pod system: compact, suitable for everyday use and often refillable.
• Mod: more power, more control and more accessories.

The right vape depends on whether you want to start as simply as possible, vape regularly or have more control over power and draw behaviour. For a first test, disposable vapes are especially uncomplicated. Popular brands in this area include Elfbar and Vozol.

For everyday use, pod systems are often the better balance of comfort, cost and reusability. Anyone who wants more battery life, larger tanks or different power levels should look at e-cigarette starter sets or mods.

• Disposable vape: ideal for testing without preparation.
• Pod system: practical for everyday use and switching from smoking.
• Starter set: more runtime, control and flexibility.

MTL means mouth-to-lung. The vapour is first drawn into the mouth and then inhaled. This draw style is tighter and is more similar to drawing on a traditional cigarette. That is why MTL is often preferred by people switching from smoking.

DL means direct-lung. The vapour is drawn more directly into the lungs. This draw style is more open, airier and usually produces more vapour. It requires suitable devices, suitable coils and often liquids with lower nicotine strength. Many e-cigarette starter sets are specially designed for MTL, RDL or DL.

• MTL: tight draw, discreet vapour, good for switching from smoking.
• RDL: intermediate option with slightly more airflow.
• DL: open draw, more vapour, more power.

Besides the device, you need suitable consumables and accessories depending on the system. With disposable vapes, normally nothing additional is required. With pod systems, starter sets and mods, you should pay attention to suitable pods, coils, liquids and charging accessories.

Compatibility is especially important. Not every coil fits every tank, not every pod fits every device and not every e-liquid is ideal for every setup. That is why it is worth choosing accessories directly matched to the device.

• For pod systems: replacement pods, coils or suitable cartridges.
• For tanks: coils, replacement glass and suitable liquids.
• For battery devices: suitable batteries and charger.

Vape.ch is focused on the Swiss market and offers a wide selection of vapes, e-cigarettes, pod systems, liquids, accessories and spare parts. This allows you to combine devices, liquids and suitable consumables in one place and buy your vape in Switzerland.

You also benefit from short delivery routes, Swiss service and local vape shops. For many customers, this is important because advice, availability and suitable products play a major role with vapes.

• 🚚 Fast shipping: many orders are processed quickly.
• 📦 Free shipping: from CHF 49.90 order value.
• 🇨🇭 Swiss warehouse: short routes and local service.
• 🏪 Stores: advice in Uster, Effretikon, Bülach and Volketswil.