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

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

Health chiefs have refused to reveal just how much the brand-new ambulances will cost, however official figures seen by the Mail on Sunday expose it will cost ₤ 100million simply to upgrade the grid and electrical infrastructure required for charging points.

The MoS can also expose there are currently just two electric-powered ambulances getting travelers in England - compared with more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.
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There are 160 other electric emergency cars for paramedics, consisting of two automobiles, 16 action vans and three motorbikes.

The current electrical ambulances have a variety of as much as 200 miles, but paramedic teams in rural areas often travel further in a shift.
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Latest figures reveal the average action time in England for the most lethal 'category-one' ambulance calls is seven minutes and 52 seconds - compared to an NHS target of seven minutes.

Last night Nick Timothy MP, former chief of personnel to ex-prime minister Theresa May, stated: 'Ambulance services have actually been having a hard time to satisfy their reaction targets. With these obstacles it is ridiculous to distract NHS workers from their jobs with unrealistic Net Zero targets.

West Midlands Ambulance service released the very first completely electric emergency situation ambulance 2020

Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' plan to energize all UK ambulances

'Time, preparation and expense are entering into buying electric vehicles and developing chargers - a number of which will never ever be set up - rather of enhancing response times.

'Even more worrying is the challenge of upgrading the grid in time to satisfy the extra demand.

'This is yet another case of climate policy racing ahead of innovation with shocking outcomes for patients and taxpayers.'

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

West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: 'Seventy per cent of our area is primarily rural and this continues to be the greatest aspect in our relocate to electrical - having the variety to run in locations where lorries can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'

East of England Ambulance Service has been trialling three electrical ambulances considering that 2023, but has actually not used them to transfer guests. Another 8 will be provided to the service this year.

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

The NHS stated: 'It is right we seek sustainable alternatives when they enhance client care and save the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not affect action times, [and] are cutting emissions, maintenance and fuel expenses.'

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