A rechargeable battery includes at least two electrode assemblies including electrodes on opposite surfaces of a separator, a case accommodating the electrode assemblies, a cap plate coupled to an opening of the case, first and second electrode terminals in the cap plate, and first and second lead tabs connected to respective first and second electrode terminals and to respective uncoated regions of the two electrode assemblies, wherein a first uncoated region of each of the two electrode assemblies is at a center of the case and is connected to the first lead tab, and wherein a second uncoated region of each of the two electrode assemblies is at an edge of the case and is connected to the second lead tab.