ELECTROLYTE FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

An electrolyte for a rechargeable lithium battery and a rechargeable lithium battery including the same are provided. The electrolyte includes a non-aqueous organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive. The additive includes a first compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 and a second compound represented by Chemical Formula 2.