Lithium-ion batteries have become a ubiquitously used electrochemical energy storage method in portable electronics and vehicles 1 . However, the extension of cycle and calendar life are of high interest for established and next-generation chemistries . To further improve the cell performance and lifetime , electrolyte additives are typically used. Fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) and Vinylene carbonate (VC) are the two most well-known, most frequently used, and most studied additives in electrolyte formulations. Many studies have demonstrated that the addition of FEC predominantly contributes to an improved cycle stability of the cells by facilitating the formation of a robust and uniform SEI film on the cathode material . On the other hand, the presence of VC in the electrolyte can normally lead to an improved SEI on the graphite electrode by reducing itself instead of ethylene carbonate (EC) whilst forming a protective layer. Some studies also indicate that one of the benefits of adding VC could greatly suppress the rate of parasitic reactions as well as that of the electrolyte oxidation at the cathode .