Aspects of a modular clip for an electric battery module, a battery module comprising multiple such modular clips, and a battery pack comprising multiple battery modules are provided. The modular clip includes a housing configured to receive a plurality of battery cells. The housing includes a clip shell. The clip shell includes a base portion, a first wall, and a second wall. The base portion includes a plurality of bottom cell recesses, where each of the plurality of bottom cell recesses is configured to receive a battery cell. The modular clip may further comprise at least one interconnect plate. The modular clip may further comprise a retainer plate including a plurality of top cell recesses, where the plurality of top cell recesses are aligned corresponding to an alignment of the plurality of bottom cell recesses.