A battery module for a high-voltage battery of a motor vehicle has at least two battery cells, two pressure plates, between which the battery cells are arranged, and at least two tie rods, which are led along opposite side regions of the at least two battery cells and which are connected to the pressure plates, forming a cell module frame surrounding the battery cells and pressing the battery cells against one another. The tie rods are integrally connected to the respective side regions of the battery cells by an adhesive connection.