How Long Does it Take To Charge A Vape Battery?

Charging Your Vape Battery - Discount Vape Pen

Updated: 7 September 2023

Whether you just purchased your first vape or are adding a new rig to your growing collection, knowing specific charge times for your vape can be a helpful way to get the most out of your device.

On average, fully charging your vape will take 90 minutes – 2 hours (if you’re starting from an absolutely dead battery). However, vape charging times can vary widely depending on what type of vape, battery and charger you’re working with. Knowing how long it will take to charge your vape will depend upon several key factors. 

If you’re using popular USB charging e-cig options, such as a Vuse Alto or JUUL, your battery will be smaller and charge in about 1.5 hours.

Larger load-your-own concentrate or dry herb vape pens will have bigger batteries, which means exactly how long it will take to charge your vape pen will depend on your specific battery size.

Charging Your Vape Battery For the First Time

Switching from disposable to rechargeable vapes for the first time may seem daunting, with so many new features, facets and settings to learn.

Knowing just how long it will take your vape battery to charge and what to do on the first charge are likely some of the first questions you will have. 

Using Your Vape for the First Time

On the first use of your new vape, we recommend using the device until the battery is fully dead before you charge it for the first time. This can help extend the lifespan of your battery and keep your vape ripping at max power for years. 

How Long To Charge Your Vape 

Your first time charging a new vape will depend on the type of vape you purchased and the capacity of the battery. 

Refer to the user manual which came with the vape you purchased, which can provide specifics into how to charge your vape for the first time and how long to leave it on the charger. 

How To Extend the Life of Your Vape Battery

Getting the most out of your vape battery is a simple way to extend the lifespan of your shiny new vape, which can be vital for anyone investing in a high-quality rig. 

While time will eventually take its toll on even the highest-quality batteries, there are simple steps you can take to make your vape last as long as possible. 

Don’t Overcharge Your Battery

By now, most people know that overcharging any kind of lithium-ion battery can reduce its life and cause other issues, and this is no different for vape batteries. 

Knowing the specific charge times for your vape can be a helpful step in preventing overcharging and extending the life of your battery. Check the user manual included with your vape pen for specific charging instructions.

Don’t Hit Your Vape While it’s Charging 

This is referred to as a passthrough, and whether or not you can do this depends on the battery model of your specific vape. 

If you must disassemble your unit in order to charge your battery, obviously you cannot hit your vape while it’s charging.

If, however, the battery charges via a port somewhere on the unit (the bottom for instance) then you can likely vape while you charge. It is, however, not recommended to do this if your unit uses two or more external batteries, it’s possible they can become uneven in power consumption, thus, adding stress to the device and batteries.

Charging Different Types of Vape Batteries 

Different vapes mean different sizes of batteries, different chargers and different tactics. Knowing the specific charging instructions for your new battery is the first step toward mastering your newest device. 

Charging a 510 thread cartridge battery 

510 cartridge vape batteries have become one of the most popular categories in vapes in 2023. Their sleek, simple and easy-to-use design makes them a top pick for many vape connoisseurs;

With so many different brands making these types of batteries, there can be a wide variety in quality within the components. 

Charging a 510-thread vape battery the right way is not as easy as it might seem. Your new 510 battery may have come with its own unique user guide, which can give you specific instructions on charging. 

Generally, these are the best steps to follow when charging your new 510 cartridge vape battery. 

  1. Plug your USB charger into the port on a computer or a laptop. Using the USB port on a wall charger for your 510 battery is fine as long as it does not have rapid charging. Doing so may damage the battery. Avoid using tablets when charging your 510 battery. 
  2. Depending on the specific battery and brand, a light will come on to let you know your vape is charging correctly. Red or green lights are most common, but check your user manual for specifics. 
  3. Now that your charger is plugged into the battery, lightly screw the battery on, ensuring you don’t over-tighten the battery. For button-less batteries that have a 3.7 volt charger, you will want to avoid screwing your battery on the charger initially. 
  4. Depending on the type and brand of your battery, the indicator light will now change color, letting you know the battery is properly screwed in. 
  5. Pay attention to the battery while it’s charging, or set a timer for about an hour. Overcharging your battery may reduce its lifespan or kill your battery. 

CHARGING AN 18650 BATTERY 

18650 batteries are powerful beasts and should be treated as such. The best part about 18650s is that they are removable from your device. It is highly recommended that you choose an external battery charger for these types of batteries.

Devices that use 1 battery can be prone to damage from using a “fast charger” if you use a micro usb wire to charge your device. You generally want a .5 amperage on the charging block you plug the micro usb wire into. Charging externally is especially recommended if you have a device that uses more than one battery.

In that case, some devices may have a hard time keeping the charge level of both batteries even though they are charging through a micro usb wire. Using an external battery charger will allow you to have a dedicated slot for each battery allowing them to charge at its own pace until all of them are full. 

Most external chargers can vary their amperage speed (.5 amps – 2 amps), and it’s a great way to safely fast charge. You can still use the micro usb port in emergency cases, but it can likely stress your batteries/ device out with long term use. 18650s can take from 1-3 hours to fully charge depending on how depleted they are.

CHARGING AN EGO BATTERY 

It should take approximately 1.5 hours to fully charge a 650-1300mah ego battery. These are the batteries you will use for your standard cartridge atomizer for ce4 ego atomizer.

CHARGING AN E-CIG

Most of today’s popular e-cig options, like Vuse, Juul and others, come with smaller battery sizes when compared to other vape types. 

The small batteries of e-cigs often take between 45 minutes to 2 hours to fully charge, mostly depending on how much charge you have left in your battery and what your charger is drawing power from. 

Vape Charging and Use FAQ 

How long does it take to charge a vape pen battery?

Depending on the current charge and the mAh capacity of the battery, your vape pen will likely take 45 minutes to several hours. Check the user manual for your specific vape pen to know the exact charging times and to prevent overcharging your vape pen. 

 

How long does it take to charge an e-cig?

On today’s most popular e-cigs, fully charging the battery takes about 1-2 hours. If you are using popular USB charging e-cig options like VUSE or JUUL, you can expect charging to take about 1 hour. 

 

How long will my vape pen battery last? 

There are many variables that go into this, but a full charge could last up to two days, and a vape pen battery might be charged a grand total of maybe 300 times before it’s no longer useful.

There are many factors that go into the considerations surrounding these numbers, no matter what battery or device you’re using.

Discount Vape Pen sells a wide range of 501 thread batteries for cartridge vapes and also replacement vape batteries.

 

Can I use different chargers for my vape battery?

If you’re considering using your phone charger with which to charge your vape, this is not advisable. The battery can be destroyed or damaged because a car USB charger or cell phone charger puts out more power than the battery or device can handle.

 

How long does a 650 mah battery take to charge?

Your 650 mAh battery, like those used in a standard cartridge atomizer, will take about an hour to charge. Factors like current charge or the age of your battery can affect these times. 

 

How long does it take to charge a 510 vape battery?

510 thread vape batteries will take about 45 minutes to 2 hours to reach a full charge. 

510-threaded batteries are the most common for cartridge nicotine or cannabis vapes, with many of the cartridges interchangeable between brands. 

Be sure to check out our wide selection of the best 510 batteries for cartridges and more. 

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