The electrolyte influence on the Li-ion batteries thermal runaway was studied through the role of additives and lithium salt. The thermal behavior analysis of lithiated graphite/electrolyte interface was performed using DSC along with other analytical techniques (IR, GC/MS…). Among tested commercial "SEI forming improver" additives (VC, FEC, VEC, 1,3-PS, SA), those leading to the formation of polymers (VC, FEC) were found to be the most efficient on both lithiated graphite thermal stability and electrochemical performances at 45°C. A new additives family, named dicyanoketene, was also investigated and showed beneficial effect on the safety and cyclability. The 0.33 M LiFSI and 0.66 M LiPF6 salt ratio can be used until 4.2 V without facing a...