CHICO and HANFORD, Calif. -

Ernie Garcia says that as Carvana continues expanding rapidly from coast to coast, growing its reach in California is a crucial part of that effort.

Garcia is founder and chief executive officer for used-vehicle e-commerce platform Carvana, and the company on Friday said it launched its as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery to Chico and Yuba City, Calif.-area residents.

On Thursday, the company said it launched in Hanford, which is located in California’s central valley.

With the two announcements, Carvana now offers as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery in 158 markets across the United States.

Talking about the Hanford announcement, Garcia said, “As demand increases for an easy, transparent car buying experience, we’re confident that Hanford-area residents will appreciate our presence in the market.”

And addressing the Yuba City and Chico moves, he added that residents of that area “can now join thousands of other Californians who enjoy ordering their next car online and having it delivered as soon as the next day.”