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Korea fined Tesla $2.2 million for its range advertisements.

The Korea Fair Trade Commission dinged the automaker after taking issue with Tesla’s wording on how far its cars can drive on a charge — apparently, the regulator wanted the company to be clearer that electric vehicles’ range takes a significant hit in the cold, according to Electrek.

The company has now added a disclaimer to its site saying “displayed drivable distance may vary depending on external factors such as speed, weather conditions, and road conditions.”

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