14,500 e-vehicles imported in 10 years

Rasuwa, June 11: The import of e-vehicles – manufactured in China – via the Rasuwagadhi transit point has reached 14,500 in number during the last 10 years.

With the rise in imports, electric vehicles are being placed in the Timure, Ghattakhola and Rasuwagadhi areas. A large number of vehicles have been shelved when the importers fail to complete the customs process. Information Officer at the Rasuwa Customs Office, Rabindra Pyakurel, shared that the customs clearance of 2,570 vehicles has been completed so far.

The vehicles with customs clearance are heading to Kathmandu. Besides e-vehicles, other items such as shoes, sandals, ready-made garments and electrical goods are being imported from China.