A rechargeable lithium battery includes: a positive electrode including a positive active material; and an electrolyte solution including a solvent and an additive, wherein the positive active material includes a lithium-containing transition metal oxide, the solvent includes a hydrofluoroether, and the additive includes a first additive represented by Chemical Formula 1 and at least one selected from a second additive represented by Chemical Formula 2, a third additive represented by Chemical Formula 3, and a fourth additive represented by Chemical Formula 4.