The invention provides an
electrolyte and a secondary battery, the
electrolyte comprises a
lithium salt, a non-aqueous
solvent, a first additive and a second additive, the first additive is selected from at least one of compounds represented by a formula I, and the second additive is selected from
lithium oxalate. Through the arrangement, when the first additive and the second additive are matched to be used as the
electrolyte additive, the formation of a stable
solid electrolyte interface film on a negative
electrode interface is facilitated, and meanwhile, the formation of a stable positive
electrode electrolyte interface film on a positive
electrode interface is also facilitated, so that the stability of the positive electrode and negative electrode interfaces is improved; the synergistic effect of the first additive and the second additive can reduce active
lithium ions consumed in the film forming process of the first additive, reduce the amount of gas generated by
decomposition of the second additive in a high-temperature environment, improve the high-
temperature resistance of the secondary battery, and improve the first effect, capacity
exertion and safety of the battery.