BATTERY CELLS AND METHODS FOR MAKING BATTERY CELLS

A battery cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator that is disposed between the first and second electrodes. The first electrode has a first electrode coated active area and a first electrode tab disposed adjacent to and extending beyond the first electrode coated active area. The second electrode has a second electrode coated active area and a second electrode tab disposed adjacent to and extending beyond the second electrode coated active area. An insulating, laminate film at least partially covers the first electrode tab and couples the first and second electrodes together about the separator.