Comment on Inside a Tesla Model S Battery PackparentComments−jacquesm12yAt these elevated voltages the currents are manageable. If this were a 24V pack then your concerns would carry far more weight.The biggest issue is vibration loosening a connection in the longer term but there are plenty of time-tested ways to avoid that from happening.Even fork lift battery packs (which can carry immense currents) are still built using the crimp terminal/bolt through method.
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At these elevated voltages the currents are manageable. If this were a 24V pack then your concerns would carry far more weight.
The biggest issue is vibration loosening a connection in the longer term but there are plenty of time-tested ways to avoid that from happening.
Even fork lift battery packs (which can carry immense currents) are still built using the crimp terminal/bolt through method.