Ti x Sn1−x O3 solid solutions were prepared by a hydrothermal process. The morphologies and structures of Ti x Sn1−x O3 solid solutions were investigated by scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope and X-ray diffraction measurements. The electrochemical properties of Ti x Sn1−x O3 solid solution electrodes with different Sn/Ti ratios were examined by a variety of electrochemical testing methods. It was found that, the Ti x Sn1−x O3 solid solution showed not only higher specific capacity of 506mAhg−1 after 30 cycles but also better cycle performance, superior than the pure SnO2 electrode, which can be ascribed to the stable cyclability of TiO2 and the high reversible capacity of nanosized SnO2. The Ti x Sn1−x O3 solid solutions would be a potential candidate as anode material for a new generation lithium ion batteries.