The present disclosure relates to a battery module having stable strength and rigidity, high sealability and assemblability, and improved productivity. The battery module of the present disclosure includes: a cell assembly; a cooling plate; a front cover having a lower portion welded to the cooling plate; a rear cover having a lower portion welded to the cooling plate; a left side cover having a lower end portion welded to the cooling plate and a rear end portion welded to the rear cover; a right side cover having a lower end portion welded to the cooling plate, a front end portion welded to the front cover, and a rear end portion welded to the rear cover; and an upper plate having a left end portion welded to the left side cover and a right end portion welded to the right side cover.