NOVELTY - Scalable battery module comprises similarly configured cell groupings comprising cell packs (52) electrically coupled in parallel, where each cell grouping includes a negative terminal (70) and a positive terminal (64); framed heatsink assemblies (50), each having a thermally conductive sheet portion and disposed between one cell pack and an adjacent cell pack; and jumper tabs, each electrically coupling a negative terminal of one of the cell groupings to a positive terminal of an adjacent cell grouping. Each cell pack is prismatic cell pack, preferably lithium ion prismatic cell pack.    USE - The scalable battery module i.e. battery cell interconnect system is for electric/hybrid vehicles. It is useful for automotive, grid storage, and military applications.    ADVANTAGE - The scalable battery module has very high energy density characteristic by assembling cells, power and data bussing devices, controllers, cooling, and retention architecture in the small volume of space, thus, improving packaging characteristics and providing a compact product. It has excellent retention that surrounds and secures the cells or the electrode stack within the cell envelope from shifting; reduced manufacturing costs due to simplified assembly methods; balanced thermal management system, where each cell of the battery pack receives a similar temperature and flow of thermal management media to assist in the removing or adding heat; cooling system, which allows the battery pack to deliver and receive high rates of current by removing undesired heat during the rapid charge or discharge pulse that may negatively impact the performance and life span of the battery pack; heatsinks (86) that may interface with a heating system to allow the battery pack to operate when exposed to temperatures below the optimal operating range of the cell chemistry; and simple design and reduced mass. The module increases an ambient temperature range at which the battery pack can operate; maintains the battery pack at an optimal operating temperature to extend the life cycle of the battery pack; and increases battery pack safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a partially exploded view of framed heatsink protected parallel cells assemblies.    Framed heatsink assemblies (50)    Cell packs (52)    Positive terminal (64)    Negative terminal (70)    Heatsinks (86)