Rechargeable battery

The present invention refers to a rechargeable battery (100) comprising a case (26), an electrode assembly (10) received by the case (26), a cap plate (20) for closing and sealing an opening of the case (26), an insulating cover (91) made of an insulating material, arranged on and covering the cap plate (20), and one or more insulating tapes (92, 93) made of an insulating material and covering sides and, optionally, the bottom of the case (26).