Zn3V2O8 nanoplatelets were successfully synthesized using a hydrothermal method. Formation of the Zn3V2O8 nanoplatelets was explained through splitting, exfoliation and self-aggregation mechanisms. FESEM revealed nanoplatelet morphology with thickness of 27.9 nm. HRTEM imaging confirmed the crystalline nature of the Zn3V2O8 nanoplatelets, and the SAED pattern clearly indicated the prepared sample to be Zn3V2O8. The prepared Zn3V2O8 nanoplatelets were further studied for their potential application in Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors. The discharge capacity of the second cycle was 558 mA h g -1 at 100 mA g -1 . The Zn3V2O8 nanoplatelets exhibited a maximum specific capacitance of 302 F g -1 at a scan rate of 5 mV s -1 . Furthermore, the Zn3V2O8 electrode retained about 98 % of its initial specific capacitance after 2000 cycles. The described Zn3V2O8 nanoplatelets were found to be a highly suitable electrode material for energy storage applications. Fig.4 (a-c) FESEM images of Zn 3 V 2 O 8 nanoplatelets at different magnifications, (d) AFM image of Zn 3 V 2 O 8 nanoplatelets, (e, f and g) HRTEM images of Zn 3 V 2 O 8 nanoplatelets, and (h) SAED pattern of Zn 3 V 2 O 8 nanoplatelets.