Battery module

Systems and methods are provided for a battery module. A battery module includes a module housing configured to hold a cell stack comprising a plurality of battery cells. A busbar assembly having an electrically conductive busbar is configured for electrical connection to electrode leads of the battery cells. The busbar assembly includes a gas outlet configured for discharging gas generated within the plurality of battery cells in a direction away from the cell stack, and the module housing includes a venting member configured to vent the gas discharged from the gas outlet to an outside of the module housing.