The complexation behavior of La2@C80 dimetallofullerenes with organic donor molecules (D) in solution has been investigated. It has been shown that La2@C80 and D form 1:1 complexes as a result of electron transfer interactions in the ground state. The equilibrium between La2@C80/D and [La2@C80]鈥⑩€?/sup>/[D]+ in solution is readily controlled by changing the temperature and solvent.