RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly and connected to the first electrode, the case having an opening exposing the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled with the case and covering an outer region of the opening in the case, the cap plate having an opening exposing a central region of the opening in the cap plate and including an insulation layer coated on a surface thereof corresponding to the opening in the cap plate; and a terminal portion connected with the second electrode and bonded in an insulated manner to the cap plate. The terminal portion covers the opening in the cap plate and is directly bonded to the insulation layer of the cap plate.