DISCHARGE CIRCUIT, BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, BATTERY, PROTECTION METHOD, AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

A discharge circuit includes a first branch configured to be connected to a protected unit and a second branch connected in parallel to the first branch. The first branch includes a first overvoltage protection device configured to passively discharge a surge voltage. The second branch includes a second overvoltage protection device and a control switch connected in series. The control switch is configured to be connected to a control unit, and to be opened or closed based on a control signal of the control unit.