diff --git a/homeassistant/components/keba/__init__.py b/homeassistant/components/keba/__init__.py
index 466b5321245..cbc9428b2ea 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/keba/__init__.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/keba/__init__.py
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ CONFIG_SCHEMA = vol.Schema(
 )
 
 _SERVICE_MAP = {
-    "request_data": "request_data",
+    "request_data": "async_request_data",
     "set_energy": "async_set_energy",
     "set_current": "async_set_current",
     "authorize": "async_start",
@@ -180,6 +180,11 @@ class KebaHandler(KebaKeContact):
         # initial data is already loaded, thus update the component
         listener()
 
+    async def async_request_data(self, param):
+        """Request new data in async way."""
+        await self.request_data()
+        _LOGGER.debug("New data from KEBA wallbox requested")
+
     async def async_set_energy(self, param):
         """Set energy target in async way."""
         try: