The invention relates to a novel positive
electrode material of a
lithium ion battery and a preparation method of the positive
electrode material. The general formula of the positive
electrode material is Li<y>(NiCoX<c>)O<2>, wherein X is an element more than or equal to +3 valence except Mn and comprises one or more of Ti, Zr, Ce, W, V, Cr, Sn, Sr, Mo, Sc, La, P, Nb, Y and Ga, y is more than or equal to 0.9 but less than or equal to 1.1, a is more than or equal to 0.3 but less than or equal to 0.8, b is more than or equal to 0.1 but less than or equal to 0.5, c is more than or equal to 0.01 but less than or equal to 0.3, (a+b+c) is equal to 1, c is less than or equal to a, and c is less than b. In the positive
electrode material, the material damage caused by valence state change of the Mn is considered on the basis of the positive
electrode material LiNiCoMnO<2> of the
lithium ion battery, the Mn is substituted by the element X, the valence state of the element X is not changed, a good supporting and stabilizing effect can be exerted on a lattice structure, and thus, the cycle performance of the material is effectively enhanced.