Health Secretary Wes Streeting faced calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' Net Zero strategy to amaze all UK ambulances within 15 years.

The cash-strapped NHS is preparing to abandon all its diesel ambulances and set up practically 5,000 charging points at healthcare facilities and ambulance stations to power a fleet of electric-powered vehicles.

Health chiefs have declined to expose how much the new ambulances will cost, however main figures seen by the Mail on Sunday expose it will cost ₤ 100million simply to update the grid and electrical infrastructure needed for charging points.

The MoS can likewise expose there are currently simply two electric-powered ambulances getting travelers in England - compared with more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.

There are 160 other electrical emergency situation cars for paramedics, consisting of 2 cars and trucks, 16 response vans and 3 motorbikes.

The most recent electric ambulances have a series of up to 200 miles, but paramedic teams in backwoods often take a trip even more in a shift.

Latest figures reveal the typical action time in England for the most lethal 'category-one' ambulance calls is 7 minutes and 52 seconds - to an NHS target of seven minutes.

Last night Nick Timothy MP, former chief of personnel to ex-prime minister Theresa May, said: 'Ambulance services have been struggling to meet their reaction targets. With these difficulties it is absurd to sidetrack NHS workers from their jobs with unrealistic Net Zero targets.

West Midlands Ambulance service introduced the very first totally electric emergency ambulance 2020

Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'unreasonable' strategy to energize all UK ambulances

'Time, preparation and expenditure are entering into purchasing electrical lorries and constructing battery chargers - many of which will never be installed - rather of enhancing response times.

'Even more worrying is the obstacle of upgrading the grid in time to satisfy the additional demand.

'This is yet another case of climate policy racing ahead of innovation with stunning results for clients and taxpayers.'

England's first electric ambulance started operating in the West Midlands in 2020. Another eight will be delivered this year to be used in metropolitan areas such as Birmingham.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said: 'Seventy percent of our area is generally rural and this continues to be the greatest consider our relocation to electrical - having the variety to operate in areas where lorries can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'

East of England Ambulance Service has been trialling three electrical ambulances given that 2023, however has actually not used them to carry passengers. Another 8 will be delivered to the service this year.

The Department of Health said: 'New electric ambulances will conserve the NHS ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'

The NHS stated: 'It is right we look for sustainable options when they enhance patient care and save the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not impact response times, [and] are cutting emissions, maintenance and fuel expenses.'

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