In an electric double-layer capacitor, a solution of a quaternary ammonium
borofluoride compound in propylene carbonate is used as an electrolyte.
The electrode includes alkali-activated carbon made using meso-phase
pitch as a starting material, and a conductive filler having a rest
potential smaller than that of the alkali-activated carbon in the
electrolyte. The amount Fc of conductive filler incorporated in the
electrode is set in a range of 10% by weight.ltoreq.Fc.ltoreq.40% by
weight. Such electric double-layer capacitor has a large electrostatic
capacity and excellent durability.