Abstract: The invention relates to the field of flow batteries, and in particular relates to a neutral zinc iron flow battery and the use thereof. The neutral zinc iron flow battery comprises a negative electrode electrolyte solution and a positive electrode electrolyte solution, wherein a negative electrode electrolyte in the negative electrode electrolyte solution comprises a first ferrous salt and a zinc salt, the molar ratio of the first ferrous salt to the zinc salt is 0.01 to 0.25:1, wherein the first ferrous salt is based on Fe2?, and the zinc salt is based on Zn2+.