SENSING CONNECTION METHOD

A lead connection for coupling a first end of a lead to a post and a bushing of a battery is described. The lead connection includes a first weld that includes the bushing and the post welded to the bushing. The lead connection also includes a second weld. The second weld includes the first weld and the first end of the lead. At least a portion of the first weld is distributed around and over the first end of the lead to electrically couple first end of the lead to the bushing and the post.