Here’s an excerpt from Electrek:

London’s ambulance service is taking a major step toward sustainability by adding 12 all-electric ambulances to its fleet. These vehicles, designed in collaboration with Ford and specialist converter WAS, are the first fully electric ambulances in the city. The service already has 42 Ford Mustang Mach-Es in its emergency fleet, but this new initiative marks a significant shift toward greener emergency response.

The new electric ambulances are built to handle long shifts—up to 12 hours—while still powering essential systems like heating, air conditioning, and medical equipment. They also feature an innovative scanning system that checks the vehicle’s inventory after each patient, ensuring everything is ready for the next call. This level of integration is a big win for efficiency and preparedness.

Daniel Elkeles, CEO of the London Ambulance Service, called the move a “game changer” for ambulance design globally. “These vehicles will not only help us deliver better care to our patients, but they’re also key to reducing our environmental impact and improving London’s air quality,” he said.

The ambulances come equipped with a powered trolley bed, a carry chair, and advanced tech to streamline operations. The first four units have already arrived, with more expected soon as part of a larger pilot program led by NHS England’s Net Zero Travel and Transport team. This initiative involves the London Ambulance Service and four other trusts, aiming to collect real-world data on zero-emission emergency vehicles.

London currently has the largest EV emergency fleet in the UK, with 42 electric fast-response cars and three electric motorcycles, totaling 160 zero-emission vehicles. Ambulance stations across the city are also equipped with 56 charging points to keep these vehicles operational at all times.

With the UK government planning to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2030, the NHS is under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. As one of the country’s largest public services, it accounts for around 4% of total greenhouse gas emissions annually.

Other companies, like New York-based DocGo, are also making strides in green emergency transport. Their zero-emission ambulances, based on the Ford E-Transit, operate in several U.S. cities and even in the UK and Canada. This growing trend shows that electric emergency vehicles are no longer just a vision—they're becoming a reality.

Thanks, Martin

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