Yocan Evolve Plus XL Dab Pen Review

The Yocan Evolve Plus XL is the kind of device that makes you wonder why anyone pays £150+ for a concentrate pen. It's a straightforward, no-nonsense wax vaporiser built around a quad-quartz coil array that vaporises concentrates quickly and evenly. Load a dab directly onto the coils, hold the button, and inhale — it's that simple. There's no app, no temperature presets to fiddle with, no learning curve.

The Best Battery in the Pen Game

The 1400mAh battery is the standout spec here. It powers through a whole day of regular sessions without breaking a sweat, and the magnetic cap doubles as a dab container — you can keep your wax on hand and load on the fly without digging out a separate jar. The coil design handles both waxy and shatter-consistency concentrates well, producing dense, flavourful vapour with each pull.

What's the Catch?

It's a coil-based pen, so the heating elements are consumables — expect to swap a coil every few weeks depending on usage. And it's concentrates-only, so leave your dry herb at home. But for a no-fuss wax pen at £36.99 that actually delivers, the Evolve Plus XL is hard to beat. It pairs perfectly with our torch lighters and other dab gear.

Session Walkthrough: Loading and Draw Technique

My method keeps things smooth and extends coil life. I load a small dab directly onto the coils — less is more, overloading just floods the chamber. I pulse the button for a second to prime, then hold and draw slowly and steadily rather than ripping hard. Short gentle pulls taste better and waste less oil than one long scorcher. I cap sessions at a few draws, then let the pen cool before reloading. The built-in dab container in the cap means I can reload on the move without carrying a separate jar.

Coil Care and Cleaning Specifics

Quartz coils are consumables, but care still matters. I never dry-burn an empty coil to clean it — that just shortens its life. I wipe the chamber rim while faintly warm, keep the mouthpiece threads clean so they seal properly, and charge the 1400mAh battery before it dies completely. When vapour thins or flavour turns dark and toasty despite fresh oil, that is the coil telling me to swap it. Spares are cheap, and a fresh coil transforms the £36.99 pen back to day-one flavour. General care in our how to clean a vape guide.

Who Should Skip It — and What to Buy Instead

Honest word: if you only dab at home and want the best flavour possible, save for the Puffco Peak Pro at £395 — it is smoother, more consistent, and far less harsh on good oil. If you want dry herb as well, this is wax-only so look elsewhere in our dry herb vaporiser roundups instead. And if you hate replacing coils, any coil pen will annoy you. For on-the-go concentrate users who accept coil swaps as the price of portability, though, the Evolve Plus XL remains the value pick.

Yocan Evolve Plus XL FAQ

How often do coils need replacing?
It depends on use and heat habits. With small loads and gentle draws I get a good stretch per coil; heavy hot use burns through them faster. Keep a spare on hand so flavour never drops off mid-week.

Does it smell in a pocket?
Yes, there is noticeable odour between uses. I empty any residue, wipe the rim, fit the cap firmly, and carry it upright in a small smell-proof pouch when discretion matters.

Is it good for beginners?
Yes. Load small, pulse to prime, draw slowly, and stop after a few pulls. There is no app or temperature menu — one button, honest vapour, and easy maintenance.