ELECTROLYTE FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING SAME

摘要

An electrolyte for a rechargeable lithium battery includes a lithium salt, an organic solvent, and an additive. The organic solvent includes a sulfur-containing compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 and a fluoroalkyl ether, and the additive includes a phosphazene compound represented by Chemical Formula 3. A rechargeable lithium battery including the electrolyte may have improved cycle-life characteristics and safety.