The invention relates to high-capacity imidazole ionic liquid as well as a preparation method and an application thereof. The structural formula of the ionic liquid is shown in the specification, in the formula, R1 is CH2(CH2)aO(CH2)bCH3, a is 0 or 1, and b is 0 or 1; R2 is CH2(CH2)cCOO(CH2)dCH3, c is 0 or 1, and d is 0 or 1; Y<-> is BF4<->, PF6<->, TFSI<->, FSI<-> or N(CN) 2<->. In the preparation of the imidazole ionic liquid, through ternary substitution, ether groups are introduced to the N-1 site of an imidazole ring, so that the viscosity of the ionic liquid is reduced; an ester group isintroduced to the N-3 site of the imidazole ring, so that the electrochemical window and the electrochemical stability of the ionic liquid are improved. The imidazole ionic liquid is used as an electrolyte additive, is applied to a lithium ion battery taking a ternary material (NCM523) as a positive electrode material, and has good safety performance and electrochemical performance.