LiFePO 4 /C composite is synthesized by oxalic acid-assisted rheological phase method. Fe 2 O 3 and LiH 2 PO 4 are chosen as the starting materials, sucrose as carbon sources, and oxalic acid as the additive. The crystalline structure and morphology of the products are characterized by X-ray diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy. The charge-discharge kinetics of LiFePO 4 electrode is investigated using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. It is found that the introduction of appropriate amount of oxalic acid leads to smaller particle sizes, more homogeneous size distribution, and some Fe 2 P produced in the final products, resulting in reduced polarization, impedance, and improved Li + ion diffusion coefficient. The best cell performance is delivered by the sample with R=1.5 (R of the molar ratio of oxalic acid to LiH 2 PO 4 ). Its discharge capacity is 154 mAh g −1 at 0.2 C rate and 120 mAh g −1 at 5.0 C rate. At the same time, it exhibits an excellent cycling stability; no obvious decrease even after 1,000 cycles at 1.0 C rate.