Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery, comprising:

• an electrode assembly including first and second electrodes;
• a case in which the electrode assembly is accommodated;
• a cap plate combined to an opening of the case and electrically connected to the case, the cap plate including a first terminal hole and a second terminal hole each completely penetrating the cap plate;
• a first electrode terminal passing through the first terminal hole and a second electrode terminal passing through the second terminal hole;
• and
• a lead tab disposed below the cap plate, the lead tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly to the second electrode terminal,
• wherein:
• the second electrode terminal includes:
• a first end disposed above the cap plate,
• a second end disposed below the cap plate, and
• a press-fit portion protruding beyond a lateral surface thereof in between the first end and the second end, and
• the press-fit portion is disposed in the second terminal hole, the press-fit portion being press-fitted to the second terminal hole and directly contacting and being electrically connected to an inner circumference of the second terminal hole such that the second electrode terminal is electrically connected via the press-fit portion to the cap plate and the case.