Rasuwa Customs Sees Significant Increase in Electric Vehicle Imports in FY 2082-83

Rasuwa. The import of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased significantly in the fiscal year 2082-83 through the Rasuwagadhi (Timure) customs, a major trade gateway with neighboring China. The Rasuwa Customs Office has stated that with the continuous increase in demand for electric vehicles in the Nepali market, there has been a notable rise in imports through this gateway and the revenue collected from it.

According to the Customs Office, more than approximately 6,500 small and large electric vehicles have entered Nepal through the Rasuwagadhi border in the fiscal year 2082-83. The imported vehicles are mainly electric cars, jeeps, vans, and minibuses. These vehicles have been brought to Nepal from various cities in China via Kerung.