Converter cell (1) . with at least one, particularly rechargeable, electrode assembly (2) which is provided to make electrical energy available, at least temporarily, to a load, said assembly having at least two electrodes (3, 3a) of differing polarity, . with at least one current conducting device (4, 4a), which is provided to be connected electrically, preferably by a material bond, to one of the electrodes (3, 3a) of the electrode assembly (2), . and with a cell housing (5) having a first housing part (6), wherein the first housing part (6) is provided to enclose the electrode assembly (2) at least in regions. The first housing part (6) has at least . one functional device (8, 8a, 8b) that is provided to support the output of energy from the electrode assembly (2), particularly to a load, said functional device being operatively connected to the electrode assembly (2), particularly for receiving energy and . a first carrying element (7), which is provided to support the at least one functional device (8, 8a, 8b).