Now is not a good time to own an electric car dealership. Regulatory uncertainty is confusing customers in many countries, holding back sales of electric vehicles (EVs). For car manufacturers it seems the answer to this problem – and also the flood of new electric models from China – is to hark back to their legendary motoring heritage. Automakers like Ford, Volkswagen and Renault are trying to inject some nostalgia into the market by re-activating famous names such as the Ford Capri, the cheeky Renault 5 and utilitarian R4 along with the VW camper van as modern battery electrics with retro cu…