Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium-ion battery, and the lithium-ion battery. The non-aqueous electrolyte comprises an organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive. The additive comprises 0.1 wt % to 2 wt % of 1,2,3-trifluorobenzene calculated according to the weight of the non-aqueous electrolyte. By adding 1,2,3-trifluorobenzene to the electrolyte as the additive, the compatibility of the electrolyte and an electrode sheet can be effectively improved and the permeability of the electrolyte on the electrode can be improved; and the 1,2,3-trifluorobenzene has the positive electrode film forming effect, and accordingly the positive electrode can be protected and the high-temperature energy storage performance and the cycle performance can be improved.