Lotus's Theory 1 concept promises electric sports cars worthy of the legendary British brand at last. Here's how it ticks the right boxes.

Lotus seldom makes headlines, but today is an exception with a stunning electric sports car concept that debuts a new design philosophy, the “The Lotus Theory,” and embodies “the future of intelligent performance vehicles” from the British manufacturer.

Lotus revealed its new Theory 1 electric sports car, a concept that the automaker says “embodies the future of intelligent performance vehicles.” It’s a visual aid for Lotus’ new Digital, Natural, and Analogue (DNA — get it?

The wraps are off a radical new electric concept car from Lotus, designed to showcase the ‘future of intelligent performance vehicles’. The Lotus Theory 1 demonstrates the British company’s new design manifesto – and reveals new technological innovations.

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,

If you glance at the new Lotus Theory 1 concept from the side, you could almost mistake it for an old-school, wedge-shaped supercar from the British brand’s James Bond era, but its uniqueness becomes apparent as you orbit the design.