A method and system for a battery module is disclosed. The battery module may have a plurality of battery cells arranged in a plurality of rows with a first battery cell and a second battery cell. The first battery cell and the second battery cell may be disposed in a first row belonging to the plurality of rows. A first cell support may be operable to support an upper portion of the plurality of battery cells. A second cell support may be operable to support a lower portion of the plurality of battery cells. A first ribbon, having an s-shape, may be disposed along a first cylindrical section belonging to the first battery cell and a second cylindrical section belonging to the second battery cell. An insulating foam may be disposed between the first battery cell, the second battery cell, and the first and second cell supports.