Redox-active polyfluorododecaborate cluster ions, [B12FxH12-x](2-), were investigated as electrolytes for electrochemical double layer capacitors. In particular, the performance of tetraethylammonium undecafluorododecaborate, (Et4H)(2)B12F11H, was compared against a standard electrolyte made with tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate (Et4NBF4). Overcharge tests in single cells and in cells assembled in series demonstrated that the redox-active anion can be effectively used as a shuttle to reduce solvent degradation under harsh conditions, thus extending cell life. (c) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.