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by _Nat_ 2637 days ago
From the linked article [1]:

> Transforming cells, via modules, into the whole battery pack typically adds 30% cost per kWh on top of the cost of the cells alone.

And to get a bit more info on what a module is [2]:

> A battery module is more than just a mechanical frame that holds the cells - it also includes bus bars to connect the cells electrically, a cooling interface and a sensing harness, which sends information about the state of each cell to the battery management system.

[1]: https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/09/100-kwh-tesla-battery-c...

[2]: https://evannex.com/blogs/news/learn-more-about-tesla-batter...