Porous CNT@TiO2 nanocables are prepared via an impregnation method combined with calcination, which not only display the illusive capacity of 233.5 mAh g(-1) but also possess outstanding rate perfor-mance (144.9 mAh g(-1) at 500 mA g(-1)). Compared with TiO2 nanoparticles and nanotubes, CNT@TiO2 exhibits the excellent electrochemical performance on account of the unique coaxial nanocable feature (short ion diffusion path, large contact surface area, supernal conductivity, and favorable structure stability), which simultaneously overcomes the aggregation of TiO2 particles and the collapse of TiO2 nanotubes. Importantly, there are no significant changes in the morphology and phase after long cycling, meaning that CNT@TiO2 has a highly structural stability and reversibility. Therefore, CNT@TiO2 can be applied as a promising cathode material for Mg2+/Li+ hybrid batteries. (C) 2020 Published by Elsevier Inc.