ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND BATTERY

An electrode assembly, including a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator. The separator is disposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate. The electrode assembly further includes a first tab disposed on the first electrode plate, and a second tab and a third tab that are disposed on the second electrode plate. Projections of the first tab, the second tab, and the third tab on the first electrode plate do not overlap. The electrode assembly is provided with a multi-tab structure to achieve purposes of enhancing a current-carrying capacity of the battery and reducing a temperature rise.