BUSBAR FOR A BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY MODULE

The present invention is directed to a busbar (50) with a busbar body portion (51) that extends in an extension direction thereof with a length configured for connecting cell terminals (11, 12) of at least two battery cells (10) of a battery module (100). The busbar (50) further comprises at least two legs (52, 53) that extend from the busbar body portion (51) in a direction non-parallel to the extension direction of the busbar body portion (51) and that are configured for electrically connecting the busbar body portion (51) and cell terminals (11, 12) of battery cells (10) of the battery module (100). The busbar (50) of the invention comprise an improved elasticity, particularly between the legs (52, 53) and the busbar body portion (51) and allows for a compact battery module design with low height. The invention also relates to a battery module (100) with a plurality of battery cells (10) aligned in a lengthwise direction of the battery module (100) and a plurality of busbars (50) according to the invention for electrically interconnecting at least two battery cells (10) of the module (100).