Hybrid vehicle electrical distribution system having integrated fuse conductor paths

A vehicle comprising:

• a traction battery including a plurality of battery cells configured to power an electric machine over an electrical distribution system (EDS);
• a controller in electrical connection with the traction battery over the EDS;
• and
• at least one flexible electrical distribution components (FEDC) connection including an individual conductor path extending from each of the plurality of battery cells to the controller, wherein each of the individual conductor paths defines a typical width and a reduced width narrowed portion sized to operate as a fuse and thereby break an electrical circuit between a corresponding one of the plurality of battery cells and the controller in response to heat generated from conducting an electrical current greater than a predetermined threshold.