Health Secretary dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'unreasonable' Net Zero plan to amaze all UK ambulances within 15 years.

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

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

The MoS can also reveal there are presently just 2 electric-powered ambulances getting travelers in England - compared to more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.

There are 160 other electric emergency lorries for paramedics, including two vehicles, 16 response vans and 3 motorcycles.

The current electrical ambulances have a series of up to 200 miles, however paramedic teams in backwoods frequently travel further in a shift.

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

Last night Nick Timothy MP, previous chief of staff to ex-prime minister Theresa May, said: 'Ambulance services have been struggling to satisfy their reaction targets. With these challenges it is absurd to sidetrack NHS employees from their jobs with impractical Net Zero targets.

West Midlands Ambulance service released the very first completely electrical 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 going into buying electrical automobiles and constructing chargers - much of which will never be installed - rather of enhancing response times.

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

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

England's first electrical ambulance started operating 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 said: 'Seventy per cent of our area is generally rural and this continues to be the most significant consider our relocation to electrical - having the variety to operate in locations where cars can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'

East of England Ambulance Service has actually been trialling 3 electric ambulances because 2023, but has actually not utilized them to carry travelers. Another 8 will be delivered 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 look for sustainable options when they enhance client care and conserve the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not impact action times, [and] are cutting emissions, upkeep and fuel expenses.'

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