Abstract: An electrode for an electrochemical energy store is provided, the electrode being situated between a wall, for example a separator, and a current collector, including at least one conductive additive and at least one reactant, the electrode having a gradient at which the volume fraction of the conductive additive decreases from the current collector in the direction of the wall. An energy store equipped with the electrode is further provided, as is a method for manufacturing an electrode, and the use of the energy store equipped with the electrode in an electrical device. As a result, optimal utilization of the electrode is achieved, whereby a higher charging or discharging rate may be achieved at a predefined charging and/or discharging capacity, or a higher charging and/or discharging capacity may be achieved at a given charging or discharging rate of the electrode.