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Cathode material Li [Li0.2Ni0.2Co0.08Mn0.52−xCux]O2 (x = 0, 0.01, 0.03, 0.05, 0.07) has been synthesized via carbonate coprecipitation method and modified by Cu2+ which was introduced at different stages. The crystal structure features, morphology, and electrochemical properties of the powders are studied in detail using X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, EDS spectroscopy, and electrochemical measurements. The experimental results show that the electrochemical properties of Li [Li0.2Ni0.2Co0.08Mn0.52−xCux]O2 (x = 0, 0.01, 0.03, 0.05, 0.07) oxides are improved. This is because an appropriate amount of Cu2+ doping increases the lattice spacing of the layered material, reduces the agglomeration of the particles, and improves the uniformity of the particles. Especially in the coprecipitation stage, Cu2+ was introduced and x = 3% showed better rate and cycle performance. The specific discharge capacity at 1C and 2C was 197.28 mAhg−1 and 124.92 mAhg−1, respectively, and cycle returned to 0.1C capacity after 45 cycles, the discharge specific capacity is still up to 261.5 mAhg−1.