A VOx/C nanofiber composite has been synthesized by using the electmspinning method and studied as an anode material for lithium ion batteries. The VOx/C nanofibers mainly are composed of VO2, V2O5, and carbon. The VOx/C nanofibers exhibited excellent electrochemical performance. A high discharge capacity of 850 mA h g(-1) can be retained after 100 cycles at the current density of 40 mA g(-1). A discharge capacity of 550 mA h g(-1) still can be delivered after 100 cycles, when the current density is increased to 1000 mA g(-1). (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.