A nonaqueous electrolyte solution for secondary batteries, containing a nonaqueous solvent and an electrolyte lithium salt dissolved therein, wherein the electrolyte lithium salt contains a hexafluorophosphate and a difluorophosphate and a portion of the difluorophosphate is produced by at least one method selected from the group consisting of
- a method comprising a step of mixing LiPF6 with a source material containing at least one of a carbonate and a borate and then heating the mixture, and
- a method comprising a step of bringing a source gas into contact with a source material containing at least a carbonate and a borate, wherein the source gas contains at least one of a phosphorous compound consisting of P and F and a phosphorous compound consisting of P, F, and O.