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.

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

It weighs in at less than 1,600kg, and makes use of a new material to allow it to interact with the driver. Did we mention it is a three-seater?

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,