You're fresh off a flight at one of the country’s busiest airports and spring for the premium ride home—an Uber Black. The upgrade, which usually costs a pretty penny, is supposed to guarantee comfort, extra space, and a stylish ride. But what happens when the car that pulls up isn’t what you expected? Would you still get in or wait for another? LaGuardia Airport Uber Black Gone Wrong In a viral video with more than 412,000 views, content creator Valentina (@sweetportfolioprivate) captured the moment her disappointing Uber ride pulled up to get her from the airport. "When you order an Uber Black and one of these mfs shows up," reads the text overlay as Valentina films from what appears to be the rideshare pickup area at LaGuardia Airport. The video shows a large black Chrysler SUV parked nearby—the kind of spacious vehicle many associate with Uber Black service. But that's not her ride. Instead, a black Tesla pulls up to collect her. "I'm gonna need some nausea medicine," Valentina wrote in the caption. While Uber Black promises high-end sedans and SUVs as part of its premium service, for some, getting assigned a Tesla can feel like a downgrade, especially after a long flight. Why Teslas Make Some People Nauseous Valentina's reaction isn't just a matter of personal preference. There's actual science behind why Teslas and other electric vehicles trigger motion sickness in some riders. The culprit is something called regenerative braking. This system uses the car's kinetic energy to slow down, then converts that energy into electricity for the battery. But the trade-off is a driving experience that can feel jerky and unfamiliar, especially for passengers used to traditional vehicles. "In a Tesla, the regenerative braking can be jerky and unfamiliar to people who are used to a different kind of car motion," Dr. Monya De told PopSugar. ABC News called Teslas the "worst offenders" because they can be "very jerky and really abrupt." "Most automakers have tuned the throttles to be jumpy in EVs to emphasize the power, but the side effect is that they can lurch and make some occupants car sick," Ed Kim, president and chief analyst of AutoPacific, explained to ABC. The problem gets worse for passengers in the back seat. Motion sickness happens when there's a disconnect between what your eyes see, what your inner ear senses, and what your brain registers. Passengers can't anticipate the movements the way drivers can, making them more susceptible to nausea. And there's another factor at play: the silence. While Tesla's quiet motor is often marketed as a luxury feature, it can actually worsen motion sickness. Your ears aren't registering the usual engine sounds that signal acceleration or braking, creating that sensory mismatch that triggers queasiness. "In combustion cars, you hear the engine revving and know someone is stepping on the accelerator. The car moves forward. In an EV, the auditory and visual inputs don't fit the model that you are actually moving,” Dr. D.J. Verret, an ear, nose, and throat doctor, told ABC News. Commenters React To Woman’s Uber Black Tesla Disappointment “Babe, uber black xl, you’ll never see a Tesla ever again,” a top comment read. “Escalades or navigators ONLY,” a person said. “Ugh tesla should not be considered uber black,” another wrote. “There should be a no-Tesla option,” a commenter added. Motor1 reached out to Valentina for comment via Instagram and TikTok direct message. We will update this story if she responds. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team