Carvana Stock Dips as CEO Highlights EV Demand Shift Amid Broader Used-Car Market Strength
Carvana shares fell nearly 4% as CEO Ernie Garcia cited waning consumer appetite for used electric vehicles—a trend exacerbated by expiring tax credits. The used-car platform's EV inventory mix remains above industry average, but Garcia noted buyers are reverting to gas-powered models "in the way their parents and grandparents did."
Despite the EV slump, robust demand for pre-owned combustion vehicles is offsetting losses. New car prices nearing historic highs continue to drive buyers toward used alternatives, sustaining Carvana's overall sales momentum. "It's just a shift in preference," Garcia observed, underscoring the market's rapid realignment.