BATTERY CELLS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

A battery cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator that is disposed between the first and second electrodes. The separator is electrically insulating and ionically conductive. An electrolyte is operatively disposed between the first and second electrodes and interfaces with the separator to conduct ions between the first and second electrodes. A can is disposed about the first and second electrodes. The first electrode is electrically coupled to the can and the second electrode is electrically isolated from the can. A terminal is disposed adjacent to the can and is accessible from outside of the can. The second electrode is electrically coupled to the terminal.