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

An electrolyte and a rechargeable lithium battery including the electrolyte are disclosed. The electrolyte may include a non-aqueous (e.g., water-insoluble) organic solvent including a first compound as represented by Chemical Formula 1, a lithium salt, a first additive as represented by Chemical Formula 2, and a second additive as represented by Chemical Formula 3.