The disclosure relates to an electrode assembly for a battery cell of a vehicle. The electrode assembly comprises a first electrode with a first electrode main body and a first connection terminal protruding from the first electrode main body. The electrode assembly further comprises a second electrode with a second electrode main body and a second connection terminal protruding from the second electrode main body. Moreover, the electrode assembly comprises a capillary element being at least partially arranged outside a space defined between the first electrode main body and the second electrode main body. The capillary element is fluidically connected to the space defined between the first electrode main body and the second electrode main body. The capillary element is oriented downwards in an operational state of the electrode assembly.