The mixture of graphite, vapor grown carbon fibers (VGCFs), and carbon nanohorns (CNHs) was heat-treated in Ar atmosphere and carbon-coated by using a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method (C-graphite/VGCF/CNH). Scanning electron microscopy observation showed that graphite, VGCF, and CNHs were covered by carbon film. Thermogravimetric analysis also indicated that carbon film formed by the CVD method combusted at 550 degrees C and the quantity of carbon film was about 4 wt%. The C-rate properties of half-cell for C-graphite/VGCF/CNH were superior to those for the mixture of graphite, VGCF, and CNHs (C-graphite/VGCF/CNH (discharge) : 3C/0.1C, 85%, graphite/VGCF/CNH (discharge) : 3C/0.1C, 50%), accelerating a promising application for quick charge discharge of Li-ion batteries. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.