Novel lithium difluoro(sulfato)borate (LiBF2SO4) was synthesized by the reaction between (C2H5)2O·BF3 and basic Li2SO4 in an aprotic solvent. Compared with conventional LiPF6-based electrolytes, the LiBF2SO4-based electrolyte exhibits good electrochemical stability, stable cycle performance, super rate performance and reduced impedance.