ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND BATTERY CELL

An electrode assembly and a battery cell is disclosed. The electrode assembly includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first current collector and a first active material layer, the first current collector includes a first main body and a first tab, and the first tab extends from one end of the first main body in a longitudinal direction. The second electrode plate includes a second current collector and a second active material layer, the second current collector includes a second main body and a second tab, the second tab extends from one end of the second main body in the longitudinal direction, and the second active material layer is applied on a surface of the second main body.