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 desert all its diesel ambulances and install practically 5,000 charging points at health centers and ambulance stations to power a fleet of electric-powered vehicles.

Health chiefs have declined to expose 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 update the grid and electrical facilities needed for charging points.

The MoS can also expose there are currently simply 2 electric-powered ambulances getting passengers in England - compared with more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.

There are 160 other electrical emergency situation lorries for paramedics, including 2 automobiles, 16 response vans and 3 motorcycles.

The most recent electrical ambulances have a series of approximately 200 miles, but paramedic teams in backwoods typically travel further in a shift.

Latest figures show the typical reaction time in England for the most dangerous 'category-one' ambulance calls is 7 minutes and 52 seconds - compared with an NHS target of seven minutes.

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

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

Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'unreasonable' plan to amaze all UK ambulances

'Time, planning and expense are entering into buying electrical cars and developing battery chargers - many of which will never ever be set up - rather of enhancing response times.

'Even more concerning is the obstacle of updating the grid in time to fulfill the extra demand.

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

England's very first electric ambulance began running in the West Midlands in 2020. Another 8 will be provided this year to be utilized in urban areas such as Birmingham.

West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: 'Seventy percent of our area is mainly rural and this continues to be the most significant element in our transfer to having the variety to operate in areas where cars can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'

East of England Ambulance Service has been trialling 3 electric ambulances given that 2023, but has not utilized them to transfer travelers. Another eight will be delivered to the service this year.

The Department of Health said: 'New electrical ambulances will save 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 money. Electric ambulances will not impact response times, [and] are cutting emissions, upkeep and fuel costs.'

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