You step into the car through the head-turning doors that slide back and upward, taking part of the roof with it for easy driver access. Then you perch your bum on the smooth carbon fibre in front of the passenger seat, and simply slide across into the central driver’s seat.

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.

What may become the eventual Type 135 electric sports car has started life as a futuristic carbon fiber supercar with loads of power.

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.

Lotus has unveiled the new Theory 1 electric sports car concept, which offers almost 1,000bhp from its motor and battery assembly.

Thanks to its interesting tech, the all-electric Theory 1 concept reveals how Lotus could go back to it roots in the electric age.