ELECTRIC POTENTIAL APPLIED TO BATTERY ENCLOSURE

Battery assemblies, vehicle with battery assemblies, and methods for applying potential to battery enclosures are provided. A method includes enclosing a first electrode and a second electrode within an enclosure; electrically connecting the first electrode to a first terminal; electrically connecting the second electrode to a second terminal; locating an insert between the electrodes and the enclosure, wherein the insert includes a conductive region electrically connecting the first electrode to the enclosure, and wherein the insert includes an insulative region electrically insulating the first electrode from the enclosure; and establishing an electrical connection from the from the first electrode through the conductive region, wherein the electrical connection is configured to apply a potential to the enclosure.