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. With a claimed 986bhp being produced from its twin electric motors, the Theory 1 could go from 0-60 mph in under 2.5 seconds before heading to a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h). Despite this performance, Lotus says that the Theory 1’s 70kWh battery could return up to 250 miles (400 km) of range, mainly due to the car’s low weight of under 1,600k…