Almost every high-puff disposable sold in the U.S. runs 5% (50 mg) nicotine salt. If that is more than you want, the choices shrink fast. This page lists every 3% (30 mg) option Zovapo carries — a real 3% disposable, a 3% pod kit, and 3% refill pods — all in stock and shipping from the U.S. in 1–2 days.
ICEMAX 2 is coming. A second-generation ICEMAX is expected in October 2026. We do not have confirmed specs or a flavour list yet and we are not going to guess at them — this page gets updated the moment we do. If 3% is why you are here, the ICEMAX brand page is where that news will land first.
Why 3% nicotine is hard to find
Manufacturers standardised on 5% because it is the legal ceiling in most U.S. states and it makes a 20,000-puff device feel “strong enough” to reviewers. The result is that anyone stepping down — or anyone who simply never liked the throat hit of 50 mg — is pushed toward refillable systems and free-base e-liquid. The ICEMAX 12,000 was one of the few sealed disposables that ran 3%, which is why its discontinuation left a gap. The devices below fill it.
Every 3% (30 mg) product we stock
| Product | Type | Strength | Price | Best for |
| IceBomb 18000 | Disposable, 18,000 puffs, 12 mL, USB-C | 3% (30 mg) | $17.99 | The only true 3% disposable in the 18K class. Direct ICEMAX replacement. |
| ICE BOMB Pod Vape Kit + ICEBOOM pods | Pod system, 6–10 W adjustable, 2.5 mL pods | 3% (30 mg) | $14.99–$19.99 | 27 flavors, including the tea profiles ICEMAX was known for. |
| RELX Creator Pod (5-pack) | Refill pods for RELX Creator, up to 35,000 puffs | 3% (30 mg) | $9.99 | Lowest cost per puff of anything we carry at 3%. |
3% vs 5%: what actually changes
A 3% (30 mg) device delivers roughly 40% less nicotine per puff than a 5% (50 mg) one at the same coil and airflow. In practice that shows up in three places: a softer throat hit, less of the head-rush that heavy users chase, and a slower run through the tank because most people do not compensate by puffing 40% more. It does not change flavor, puff rating, battery life or charging.
Who should choose 3%
- You came from the ICEMAX 12,000 and want to keep the strength you were used to.
- 5% makes you lightheaded, cough, or feel it in your chest.
- You are stepping down gradually and 5% is the wrong direction.
- You vape indoors around other people and want a gentler exhale.
- You want a disposable that lasts through the day without the nicotine load of a 50 mg device.
Lower than 3%?
If you want to go below 30 mg entirely, nicotine pouches are the step down — no vapor, no device, and strengths that start in the low single-digit milligrams per pouch.
3% nicotine vape FAQ
What does 3% nicotine mean?
3% means the e-liquid is 3% nicotine by weight, or 30 milligrams per millilitre. It is written as either “3%” or “30 mg” — they are the same thing. The common alternative, 5%, is 50 mg/mL.
Is there a 3% disposable vape?
Yes. The IceBomb 18000 is a 3% (30 mg) sealed disposable rated for 18,000 puffs at $17.99. It is the only 3% device in its puff class that we are able to stock — the rest of the category is 5%.
Is 3% nicotine a lot?
It is on the lower end for nicotine-salt disposables, which typically run 5%. It is still a nicotine product and still addictive; 3% is a lower dose, not a safe one. These products are for adults 21+ who already use nicotine.
What replaced the ICEMAX 12,000 at 3%?
The IceBomb 18000 — same product line, same 3% (30 mg) strength, same flavor menu, 18,000 puffs instead of 12,000. The ICEBOOM Mini Puff pods are the refillable route at the same strength and carry the ICEMAX tea flavors.
Can I mix 3% and 5% devices?
People do, but it works against you: switching back to 5% resets your tolerance and makes the 3% device feel weak. If you are stepping down, staying at 3% consistently is what makes it stick.
Do you ship 3% vapes nationwide?
Zovapo ships from the U.S., typically in 1–2 business days. Every order is age-verified through AgeChecker.Net before it leaves. Adults 21+ only.
