The invention discloses an application of 4,4-bis-1,3,2-dioxazothiophene-2,2-dioxide, and electrolyte and a lithium ion battery. The 4,4-bis-1,3,2-dioxazothiophene-2,2-dioxide can be applied to preparation of the electrolyte, when the prepared electrolyte is utilized in the lithium ion battery, the 4,4-bis-1,3,2-dioxazothiophene-2,2-dioxide in the electrolyte can enhance film formation property ofpositive and negative electrode interfaces under the high voltage, a stable passivation film can be formed on positive and negative electrodes of the battery, the passivation film has low impedance property, fast charging property of the lithium ion battery can be improved, film thickness is thin, compactness is good, stability is high, the positive and negative electrode interfaces can be protected, stability of the electrolyte is improved, internal electronics of the battery can be absorbed during the hot box test, heat of reaction is reduced, and safety of the battery is improved.