Li3V2(PO4)(3)/C nanocomposite was synthesized via a simple carbon thermal reduction method using chitosan as both reduction agent and carbon source. The as-prepared Li3V2(PO4)(3)/C composite exhibits a reversible discharge capacity of 106.91 mAh g(-1) at 20 C charge/discharge rate and 91.14 mAh g-1 at 10 C charge/50 C discharge rate. The excellent high-rate capacity and cyclability make the Li3V2(PO4)(3)/C nanocomposite a promising potential candidate for the cathode material of the battery for EV and other applications. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.