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

With the rise in its import, the electrical vehicles are being placed in Timure, Ghattakhola and Rasuwagadhi areas.

A large number of vehicles has 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.

Beside e-vehicles, other items such as shoes, sandals, ready-made garments and electrical goods are being imported from China.