SAN ANTONIO -

A week after venturing into the state capital, online vehicle retailer Carvana added another Texas market on Tuesday, officially launching in San Antonio.

The addition of San Antonio to Carvana’s lineup bring the company’s total to eight U.S. markets, including:

— Atlanta

— Austin, Texas

— Birmingham, Ala.

— Dallas

— Charlotte, N.C.

— Houston

— Nashville, Tenn.

“With our San Antonio launch, 49.3 million consumers across the country can now buy a car online and take advantage of Carvana’s free, next day delivery,”  Carvana founder and chief executive officer Ernie Garcia said.

“We’ve seen an incredible response to our innovative business model, and remain dedicated to putting people back in control of the car buying process by removing dealerships, negotiation and high-pressure sales techniques,” Garcia continued.

“San Antonio is a key next step in our geographic expansion, and we couldn’t be more excited to be in this market,” he went on to say.

Carvana reiterated that new markets such as San Antonio will help satisfy the increasingly high demand for the company’s online vehicle buying experience. A recent online Harris Poll of Texas residents age 18 and older found nearly one third of adults would purchase a vehicle 100 percent online.

The company’s new location in San Antonio means local consumers within a 100-mile radius of the city center can purchase a vehicle from the comfort of their own home, and have it delivered for free, as soon as the next day. The company also offers additional delivery options to consumers across the country, ensuring nationwide access to the Carvana experience.

To show appreciation for San Antonio’s early adopters who’ve purchased a vehicle through Carvana prior to Tuesday’s launch, Carvana is offering to refund the delivery fee they previously paid with their purchase.

Fueled by more than $300 million in funding raised to date, Carvana also emphasized that it plans to continue its aggressive expansion over the coming months.