Lotus presented its new electric concept, a study that will form the basis of its new cars and technologies. The Theory 1 weighs less than 1,600 kg and produces 1,000 hp.
Lotus wants to go back to its roots with the new Theory 1 concept car. The British manufacturer is known for its philosophy of creating lightweight cars, and the British want to bring this to the electric age.
The British manufacturer has revealed its new concept car, called Theory 1, an electric supercar that weighs less than 1,600 kg and develops 1,000 hp.
The Lotus Theory 1 has a 70 kWh battery that powers two electric motors for a total of 1,000 hp. The manufacturer says that the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and that it can reach a top speed of 320 km/h. However, range is not its biggest asset, as it can only travel 402 km on a single charge.
Lotus returns to its origins
Lotus hasn’t given concrete information about the technology used for this concept, so we don’t know if it uses a 400 or 800 volt architecture. It seems that raw performance isn’t the only thing important to the Theory 1, though.
Lotus focuses on the driving experience and the unique three-seater interior. Theory 1 introduces the Lotuswear driving system, designed to give every passenger an interactive experience.
It is an adaptive, light and soft fabric that allows the vehicle to communicate with the driver and passengers, increasing intuitiveness and comfort while driving.
This system provides tactile cues, such as pulses on the steering wheel to indicate when to turn, and adapts to road conditions through five driving modes: Range, Tour, Sport, Individual and Track.
Lotus equipped the car with 360-degree sensors, laser lights developed together with Kyocera and Pirelli P Zero Elect tires, which increase the range by up to 10%.
Source: www.promotor.ro
