Tesla Model S 18650 Cell

PTC (Positive Temp Coefficient) thermistor
Over charge pressure sense, CID (Current Interrupt Device)

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Cell format is standard 18650
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Tesla’s Liquid-Cooled Module features 444 18650 cells per module
7104 cells total

Central rod inside the jelly roll deforms at higher temperature, causing battery cell to collapse downwards in case of thermal runaway

Each 18650 cell is connected to a busbar with 1 mm wide connector which serves as current collector and physical fuse

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