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.

Theory 1 features Lotus’ new “Lotuswear” interior that promises an immersive and personalized driving experience. It adapts physically to the driver and passengers, making seats more comfortable and communicating with lights and haptic feedback that can tell you when to make a turn, for example.

While the design and concept of the Lotus 1 hint at the future, so does its execution. Lotus shows off a variety of recycled materials throughout this concept car. Recycled carbon fiber makes the tub, recycled glass fills the greenhouse, and more recycled materials fill the rest of its voids.

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

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.

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,