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They say everything comes back into style, and that appears to be true even in the car world.

Right now, the height of car fashion is retro models, if today's carmakers have anything to say about it.

The market is awash with retro-inspired electric cars that aim to revive some iconic nameplates from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s in a way that will appeal to today's EV-buying enthusiasts.

The trend really took off with the Renault 5 E-Tech, a nod to the uber-popular Renault 5 that took France by storm in the 70s and 80s.

After Renault saw its reimagined Renault 5 E-Tech become so popular that would-be owners are facing waiting times of up to three months, such is the scale of demand, other manufacturers were quick to jump on the bandwagon.

So, with a host of retro EVs now on sale or on the way, here are ten electric cars you can buy if you want to go electric while still enjoying a taste of the good old days.

The Ford Capri has become perhaps the most controversial example of a famous nameplate being revived

A Capri by name but not scale: Ford's new electric Capri is far the low-slung coupe popular through the seventies and eighties

Ford Capri: from £42,075

Then: The original Ford Capri was a low-slung, two-door sports coupé that looked fantastic, offered excellent value and benefited from brilliant marketing. It became Britain's answer to America's Ford Mustang.

It launched in 1969 and remained in production until 1986 after becoming a huge sales success.

Now: Despite a glitzy launch fronted by footballer Eric Cantona, reaction to the new Capri has been mixed, with many taking to social media to voice their disappointment. One person wrote: 'Way to kill a legend and name.'

However, if you're after an all-electric sports coupé and don't care what the critics say, today's Capri EV offers up to 389 miles of range from a single charge, can cover 0-62mph in 5.3 seconds and has a practical 572-litre boot with a second floor.

The Explorer kickstarted Ford's latest EV push and was the company's first electric vehicle designed specifically with European drivers in mind

The Explorer name debuted in 1990. It was available in the UK but couldn't match its popularity in Ford's home market

Ford Explorer: from £39,875

Then: The Ford Explorer was introduced to replace the Bronco. It featured a 4.0-litre engine, a body-on-frame chassis shared with the Ranger pick-up and was available in both two- and four-door body styles.

It debuted in 1990 and helped popularise the family SUV.

Now: The Explorer kickstarted Ford's latest EV push and was the company's first electric vehicle designed specifically with European drivers in mind.

The family EV offers up to 374 miles of range and plenty of practical storage, including the central MegaConsole and a 14.6-inch touchscreen that conceals a hidden storage compartment.

The original A2 (left) went on sale in 2000 but was discontinued by 2005. Audi will be hoping the new A2 e-tron (right) will last longer in showrooms

One of the biggest modern era cult classics from Audi, the A2, is making a return to the market as an electric car

Audi A2: estimated £35,000

Then: The original Audi A2 debuted in 2000 as a spacious, premium compact family car with fuel-efficient engines, some capable of returning up to 75mpg.

However, it had a short production life despite being much loved, largely because of its extremely high production costs.

Now: The forthcoming A2 e-tron – while not yet unveiled – is expected to offer up to 400 miles of range and become the most efficient car Audi has ever produced.

It retains the sloping roofline and short, rounded nose of the original but is sleeker, with new tail-lights, slim light bars and aerodynamically optimised wheels.

The Mini Cooper of today comes as an electric vehicle with a range of up to 250 miles and has 255bhp

Mini Cooper: from £26,905

Then: The Mini Cooper was born in 1961 when John Cooper, owner of the Cooper Car Company, saw the potential in the tiny, efficient and surprisingly spacious Mini and decided to create a more powerful version.

Now: Today's all-electric Mini Cooper promises to remain '100 per cent concentrated Cooper'.

Like the 1961 model, it seats four people with a rear bench and claims to accommodate four adults comfortably.

Unlike the original, the all-electric Cooper offers up to 250 miles of range, a maximum battery capacity of 49.2kWh, 255bhp and a top speed of 99mph.

Inside, you'll also find the world's first circular OLED central display, measuring 9.6in.

Vauxhall relaunched the nineties nameplate for 2024 as a compact electric SUV. While other powertrains are available currently it will be electric-only from 2028

The Frontera is similar to its predecessor from two decades earlier - especially in terms of powertrains - and has carried over the somewhat boxy shape

Vauxhall Frontera Electric: from £24,795

Then: The Frontera was one of several mid-size 4x4s launched in the early 1990s in an attempt to undercut the Land Rover Defender.

With Japanese engineering, the three- or five-door SUV used an Isuzu ladder-frame chassis and offered a range of engines. It helped bridge the gap between utilitarian 4x4s and family SUVs.

Now: Today's Frontera EV is a family SUV offering up to 253 miles of range, the option of seven seats and a 460-litre boot with a movable floor.

Today's Renault 4 E-Tech takes many cues from the original but offers 248 miles of range and a modern interior

The new R4 E-Tech is a contemporary reincarnation of the classic practical and economical flat-floored Renault 4, which in 1961 revolutionised the car market

Renault 4: from £23,445

Then: For three decades following its 1961 launch, the Renault 4 was the mainstay of the French middle classes, revolutionising the car market. Busy families turned it into a cult car, and eight million units were sold before production ended in 1994.

Now: The Renault 4 E-Tech is designed for everyday needs and to appeal equally to women and men, just like the original. It is aimed at a broader audience than the Renault 5.

With a 420-litre boot and underfloor storage, an optional retractable canvas roof, a concealed electric tailgate, a range of 248 miles, a 0-62mph time of 8.5 seconds and 150bhp, it promises to live up to the flexible rural and urban load-lugging ability of the original Renault 4.

If you want to point to the electric car that catalysed this retro trend, look no further than the Renault 5 E-Tech. Its popularity has proved so great that buyers are facing waiting lists

Renault 5: from £21,495

Then: The Renault 5 was an icon of France in the 1970s and 80s and was so successful that more than 5.5 million units were sold across five continents between 1972 and 1985.

Now: The Renault 5 E-Tech is packed with personality. It looks brilliant, with retro muscular proportions, vertical rear lights and rounded floating front lights.

You can get up to 250 miles from a single charge and it produces 150bhp, covering 0-62mph in eight seconds. It also has a practical 326-litre boot and two 10-inch screens with Google built in.

In July, it was Britain's best-selling EV full stop. And it's become so popular that it's the only electric car to have formed a waiting list.

The all-electric Micra shares a platform with the market-leading Renault 5 EV and brings back the Micra nameplate of the 80s

The UK's love affair with Micra blossomed with the second-generation car, which emerged in 1992

Nissan Micra: from £21,495

Then: The first-generation Micra arrived in the UK in 1983 and quickly became known for its bulletproof reliability, versatility, nimble city handling and wide range of engines. It became the learner driver's car of choice.

More than six million Micras have been sold globally.

Now: The reborn Micra is much bigger than its predecessor. It has 'bug-eye' front headlights and a 'gelato scoop' cut-out linking the front and rear doors, although it has adopted a more SUV-inspired look.

The interior is largely borrowed from the Renault 5, with dual 10-inch screens and Google built in.

It offers up to 253 miles of range, produces up to 148bhp and covers 0-62mph in eight seconds.

The Twingo EV shares the Mk1 car's headlight shape and the three-slot air vent in the bonnet. The original Twingo was never sold in the UK officially

The Renault Twingo is coming back as an electric car and it will cost less than £17,000

Renault Twingo E-Tech: estimated £17,000

Then: Launched in 1992, the Mk1 Twingo took its name from a blend of the dance styles twist, swing and tango.

With its distinctive frog-like face, affordable 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre engines, and cushioned ride, it quickly became a hit across Europe.

British buyers had to wait until the arrival of the second generation in 2007 before getting a right-hand-drive version.

Now: The new all-electric Twingo is clearly inspired by the original, with semi-circular headlights, an updated version of its iconic rear window and three air scoops in the bonnet.

The five-door compact EV will be just 3.9m long, offer a range of 163 miles, provide 360 litres of boot space, produce 80bhp and feature up to 24 advanced driver assistance systems.

Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but Renault wants to enter the sub-£20,000 EV market.

Citroen is bringing a sub-£15k concept version of a new EV city car to the Paris Motor Show in October which will be inspired by the iconic 2CV. The original was produced 9million times

Citroen 2CV EV: estimated less than £15,000

Then: The original 2CV was conceived before the Second World War to allow a farmer and their family to cross a freshly ploughed field carrying a basket of eggs without breaking them.

Its aim was to motorise rural France by providing a low-cost, durable alternative to horses and carts.

Now: There isn't a huge amount of information yet about the forthcoming 2CV, but we do know the basics.

It will be closer in size to the Renault Twingo E-Tech than the Renault 5, with the Twingo measuring 3.8m long, and it is expected to undercut the Twingo's £17,000 price tag.

Range and battery size are not yet known, although the Twingo sets a benchmark of 163 miles. The 2CV is expected to focus on urban driving.