A three-dimensional (3D) hollow CoWO 4 composite grown on Ni-foam (3DÀ H CoWO 4 /NF) based on a flower-like metal-organic framework (MOF) is designed by utilizing a facile dipping and hydrothermal approach. The 3DÀ H CoWO 4 /NF not only possesses large specific areas and rich active sites, but also accommodates volume expansion/ contraction during charge/discharge processes. In addition, the unique structure facilitates fast electron/ion transport of 3DÀ H CoWO 4 /NF. Meanwhile, a series of characterization measurements demonstrate the appropriate morphology and excellent electrochemical performance of the material. The 3DÀ H CoWO 4 /NF possesses a high specific capacitance of 1395 F g À 1 , an excellent cycle stability with 89% retention after 3000 cycles and superior rate property. Furthermore, the 3DÀ H CoWO 4 /NF can be used as a cathode to configurate an asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC), and 3DÀ H CoWO 4 /NF//AC shows a good energy density (29.0 W h kg À 1 ). This work provides a facile method for the preparation of 3D-hollow electrode materials with high electrochemical capability for advanced energy storage devices. cell (F g À 1 ) is the specific capacitance of the asymmetric supercapacitor, ΔV (V) stands for the potential change. E is the energy density (Wh kg À 1 ), and then t denotes the discharge time (s).