The eccentric concept will inspire the look of future Lotus models, and it features a three-seat interior and interesting tech.

Lotus' latest concept car, the Theory 1, integrates cutting edge features like robotic textiles and 3D printed lattice headrests by Carbon.

Lotus is unwavering about its future sports cars being electric, and the Theory 1 concept car revealed on Tuesday is a detailed preview of what’s coming next — with a dash of nostalgia tossed in on the side.

Lotus has unveiled a new electric supercar concept called Theory 1 which highlights the blueprint of the brand’s future offerings. The Lotus Theory 1 is essentially a 1,000hp, three-seat electric supercar which could enter production in the future.

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

New Lotus concept signals the design for the brand's future lineup, including potentially the electric sports car to replace the Emira.

This is the Lotus Theory 1, a pure concept that’s aiming to draw together a few of Lotus’ historically core values before we forget that Lotus does other stuff than tech-tilted, luxury electric SUVs.