The invention discloses a high electrochemical capacity graphene oxide, and a method for preparing the high electrochemical capacity graphene oxide, and the application thereof. The lamina thickness of the graphene oxide is 0.35 to 20 nm; the specific surface area is 200 to 800 square meters per gram, and the electrochemical specific capacity reaches 50 to 220 F/g. The present invention relates to the method that graphite oxide is heated to 150 to 600 DEG C and is maintained at the temperature for 0.5 to 20 hours in a high vacuum to get the graphene oxide. The material is applied to the electrode material of the super capacitor. The invention has the advantages of simple preparation process, low preparation temperature, easy operation and low energy consumption.