Product | Following the discontinuation of the AF5000, ELFBAR launches compliant alternative AF5500 in the UK.

Sep.05.2025
Product | Following the discontinuation of the AF5000, ELFBAR launches compliant alternative AF5500 in the UK.
ELFBAR has launched the AF5500 in the UK, featuring a 12ml e-liquid capacity. Both its appearance and naming are similar to the popular "2+10" product, the AF5000, which was previously a bestseller in the region. The AF5000 has been removed from the market due to the disposable vape ban, and the AF5500 is likely to be its compliant alternative.

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Product Highlights:

 

·Large Capacity: The "2+10" design provides a total e-liquid capacity of 12ml and up to 5500 puffs.

 

·Extended Battery Life: The built-in 1000mAh battery supports prolonged use.

 

·Regulatory Compliance: The product was officially listed by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in May, ensuring it meets local market regulations.

 

·Compliant Alternative: The ELFBAR AF5500 is likely a compliant replacement for the ELFBAR AF5000 e-cigarette.


September 4, 2025 - Recently, 2Firsts has noted that a new e-cigarette product from the iMiracle brand ELFBAR, the "ELFBAR AF5500," has officially appeared on major UK e-cigarette distributor websites after being publicly listed by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

 

 

"2+10" Design with 5500 Puffs

 


2Firsts has collected and compiled the relevant specifications for the ELFBAR AF5500, as shown in the chart below:

 

Product | Following the discontinuation of the AF5000, ELFBAR launches compliant alternative AF5500 in the UK.
ELFBAR AF5500 Specifications | Chart: 2Firsts

 

Based on the specifications, the ELFBAR AF5500 e-cigarette features a "2+10" design, a nicotine concentration of 20mg, a total e-liquid capacity of 12ml, and approximately 5500 puffs. This works out to about 458 puffs per milliliter of e-liquid.

 

Product | Following the discontinuation of the AF5000, ELFBAR launches compliant alternative AF5500 in the UK.
Elfbar AF5500 Pod | Image source: ELFBAR UK

 

The ELFBAR AF5500 has a 1000mAh battery capacity and is currently available in 10 flavors, primarily focusing on "mixed fruit" and "fruit + ice" options.

 

 

Likely a Compliant Alternative to the ELFBAR AF5000

 


Following the implementation of the UK's disposable vape ban in June of this year, 2Firsts observed that the ELFBAR AF5000—one of the "2+10" products that was a bestseller in the region—was taken down from many major e-commerce platforms or marked as discontinued. At the same time, the official ELFBAR UK website indicated that a replacement pod version of the AF5000 was set to be launched.

 

Product | Following the discontinuation of the AF5000, ELFBAR launches compliant alternative AF5500 in the UK.
ELFBAR AF5000 listed as out of stock on VAPE CLUB platform in June

 

According to the distributor website Vape Sourcing, the ELFBAR AF5500 kit has a similar design to the ELFBAR AF5000 but is actually an upgraded reusable e-cigarette.

 

Product | Following the discontinuation of the AF5000, ELFBAR launches compliant alternative AF5500 in the UK.
ELFBAR AF5500 Product Description | Image source: Vape Sourcing

 

Therefore, the ELFBAR AF5500 is likely the compliant alternative to the ELFBAR AF5000 e-cigarette.

 

 

Publicly Listed on MHRA, Priced at £8.99

 


Furthermore, a search of the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's (MHRA) e-cigarette product notification database by 2Firsts revealed that the "ELFBAR AF5000 Device 1000 mAh" and "ELFBAR AF5500 Device 1000 mAh" were applied for and publicly listed as a single SKU by HEAVEN GIFTS GERMANY on May 27, 2025.

 

Product | Following the discontinuation of the AF5000, ELFBAR launches compliant alternative AF5500 in the UK.
Public listing information for "ELFBAR AF5000 Device 1000 mAh" and "ELFBAR AF5500 Device 1000 mAh" | Image source: MHRA

 

Currently, the ELFBAR AF5500 e-cigarette is available on UK e-cigarette retail websites such as ELFBAR.UK, Vape Sourcing, and Vape Club, with a product price of approximately £8.99.

 

Product | Following the discontinuation of the AF5000, ELFBAR launches compliant alternative AF5500 in the UK.
ELFBAR AF5500 now available on ELFBAR UK | Image source: ELFBAR UK

 


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