As tends to be the case with high-performance EVs, the Theory 1 is all-wheel drive, with a combined output of 986 horsepower. Lotus claims a 0-62 mph run in less than 2.5 seconds alongside a top speed of 198 mph.

With Veyron power, a carbon tub and EV underpinnings, the Lotus Theory 1 is more junior Evija than Emira successor

The Theory 1 features a central driving position and a passenger seat on either side, making it a three-seater in the vein of the legendary McLaren F1. The seating has also been integrated into the structure of the car, so the steering wheel and pedals move towards the driver, and the recycled chopped carbon-fibre tub is fully exposed.

Lotus mid-September revealed a new Theory 1 concept EV, with three seats and a 320-km/h top speed But the concept car’s neatest tech may be its trick interior, with a unique ‘MotorSkins’ upholstery A target weight of sub-3,

Lotus has revealed the Theory 1 concept car, which previews what the company's high-performance future might look like.

Lotus’ new concept EV expresses the automaker’s confidence in the future of ‘intelligent’ lightweight sports cars.

Lotus has released a new concept car which aims to act as a showcase for the brand’s new design direction.The Theory 1 incorporates a three-seater setup, with the driver occupying a central position in the vehicle with a passenger on each side behind.

One of the many side effects of the growing visibilty of electric vehicles is a parade of intriguing-looking concept EVs. Genesis is particularly notable for this, but they aren’t alone — with Lotus banking on electric cars for its own future,